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Add 5/36 and 21/45

5/36 + 21/45 is 109/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/180 + 84/180 = 25 + 84/180 = 109/180
  5. So, 5/36 + 21/45 = 109/180

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