Add 6/36 and 16/45
6/36 + 16/45 is 47/90.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 64/180 = 30 + 64/180 = 94/180 - 94/180 simplified gives 47/90
- So, 6/36 + 16/45 = 47/90
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