Add 5/45 and 16/36
5/45 + 16/36 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 80/180 = 20 + 80/180 = 100/180 - 100/180 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 5/45 + 16/36 = 5/9
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