Add 5/45 and 5/36
5/45 + 5/36 is 1/4.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 25/180 = 20 + 25/180 = 45/180 - 45/180 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 5/45 + 5/36 = 1/4
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