Add 48/36 and 40/45
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 40/45
48/36 + 40/45 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 160/180 = 240 + 160/180 = 400/180 - 400/180 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 48/36 + 40/45 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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