Add 81/45 and 48/36
1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 1 12/36
81/45 + 48/36 is 47/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
81/45 = 81 × 4/45 × 4 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
324/180 + 240/180 = 324 + 240/180 = 564/180 - 564/180 simplified gives 47/15
- So, 81/45 + 48/36 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15
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