Add 81/45 and 54/36
1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 1 18/36
81/45 + 54/36 is 33/10.
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,
54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
324/180 + 270/180 = 324 + 270/180 = 594/180 - 594/180 simplified gives 33/10
- So, 81/45 + 54/36 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10
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