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Add 81/45 and 12/36

1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 12/36

81/45 + 12/36 is 32/15.

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,
    81/45 = 81 × 4/45 × 4 = 324/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/180 + 60/180 = 324 + 60/180 = 384/180
  5. 384/180 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 81/45 + 12/36 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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