Add 49/36 and 35/45
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 35/45
49/36 + 35/45 is 77/36.
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,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
245/180 + 140/180 = 245 + 140/180 = 385/180 - 385/180 simplified gives 77/36
- So, 49/36 + 35/45 = 77/36
In mixed form: 25/36
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