Add 45/60 and 36/90
45/60 + 36/90 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 72/180 = 135 + 72/180 = 207/180 - 207/180 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 45/60 + 36/90 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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