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Add 56/36 and 84/45

1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 1 39/45

56/36 + 84/45 is 154/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/180 + 336/180 = 280 + 336/180 = 616/180
  5. 616/180 simplified gives 154/45
  6. So, 56/36 + 84/45 = 154/45
    In mixed form: 319/45

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