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Add 81/45 and 24/36

1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 24/36

81/45 + 24/36 is 37/15.

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,
    24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/180 + 120/180 = 324 + 120/180 = 444/180
  5. 444/180 simplified gives 37/15
  6. So, 81/45 + 24/36 = 37/15
    In mixed form: 27/15

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