Add 5/36 and 8/45
5/36 + 8/45 is 19/60.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180 - Add the two like fractions:
25/180 + 32/180 = 25 + 32/180 = 57/180 - 57/180 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 5/36 + 8/45 = 19/60
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