Add 80/36 and 12/45
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 12/45
80/36 + 12/45 is 112/45.
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,
80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
400/180 + 48/180 = 400 + 48/180 = 448/180 - 448/180 simplified gives 112/45
- So, 80/36 + 12/45 = 112/45
In mixed form: 222/45
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