Add 7/36 and 4/45
7/36 + 4/45 is 17/60.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
35/180 + 16/180 = 35 + 16/180 = 51/180 - 51/180 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 7/36 + 4/45 = 17/60
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