Add 45/8 and 3/36
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 3/36
45/8 + 3/36 is 137/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
45/8 = 45 × 9/8 × 9 = 405/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
3/36 = 3 × 2/36 × 2 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
405/72 + 6/72 = 405 + 6/72 = 411/72 - 411/72 simplified gives 137/24
- So, 45/8 + 3/36 = 137/24
In mixed form: 517/24
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