Add 49/36 and 60/45
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 1 15/45
49/36 + 60/45 is 97/36.
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,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
245/180 + 240/180 = 245 + 240/180 = 485/180 - 485/180 simplified gives 97/36
- So, 49/36 + 60/45 = 97/36
In mixed form: 225/36
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