Add 81/45 and 1/4
1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 1/4
81/45 + 1/4 is 41/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
81/45 = 81 × 4/45 × 4 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
1/4 = 1 × 45/4 × 45 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
324/180 + 45/180 = 324 + 45/180 = 369/180 - 369/180 simplified gives 41/20
- So, 81/45 + 1/4 = 41/20
In mixed form: 21/20
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