Add 9/36 and 16/45
9/36 + 16/45 is 109/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 64/180 = 45 + 64/180 = 109/180 - So, 9/36 + 16/45 = 109/180
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