Add 75/36 and 21/45
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 21/45
75/36 + 21/45 is 51/20.
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,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 84/180 = 375 + 84/180 = 459/180 - 459/180 simplified gives 51/20
- So, 75/36 + 21/45 = 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20
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