Add 6/45 and 4/36
6/45 + 4/36 is 11/45.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 20/180 = 24 + 20/180 = 44/180 - 44/180 simplified gives 11/45
- So, 6/45 + 4/36 = 11/45
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