Add 56/36 and 72/45
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 1 27/45
56/36 + 72/45 is 142/45.
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,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
72/45 = 72 × 4/45 × 4 = 288/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 288/180 = 280 + 288/180 = 568/180 - 568/180 simplified gives 142/45
- So, 56/36 + 72/45 = 142/45
In mixed form: 37/45
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