Add 7/36 and 2/45
7/36 + 2/45 is 43/180.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Add the two like fractions:
35/180 + 8/180 = 35 + 8/180 = 43/180 - So, 7/36 + 2/45 = 43/180
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