Add 5/45 and 3/4
5/45 + 3/4 is 31/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
3/4 = 3 × 45/4 × 45 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 135/180 = 20 + 135/180 = 155/180 - 155/180 simplified gives 31/36
- So, 5/45 + 3/4 = 31/36
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