Add 9/36 and 25/45
9/36 + 25/45 is 29/36.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 100/180 = 45 + 100/180 = 145/180 - 145/180 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 9/36 + 25/45 = 29/36
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