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Add 75/45 and 35/36

1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 35/36

75/45 + 35/36 is 95/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/180 + 175/180 = 300 + 175/180 = 475/180
  5. 475/180 simplified gives 95/36
  6. So, 75/45 + 35/36 = 95/36
    In mixed form: 223/36

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