Add 7/45 and 56/36
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 1 20/36
7/45 + 56/36 is 77/45.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
28/180 + 280/180 = 28 + 280/180 = 308/180 - 308/180 simplified gives 77/45
- So, 7/45 + 56/36 = 77/45
In mixed form: 132/45
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