Add 7/36 and 16/45
7/36 + 16/45 is 11/20.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Add the two like fractions:
35/180 + 64/180 = 35 + 64/180 = 99/180 - 99/180 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 7/36 + 16/45 = 11/20
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