Add 7/4 and 5/45
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 5/45
7/4 + 5/45 is 67/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
7/4 = 7 × 45/4 × 45 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 20/180 = 315 + 20/180 = 335/180 - 335/180 simplified gives 67/36
- So, 7/4 + 5/45 = 67/36
In mixed form: 131/36
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