Add 9/36 and 60/45
1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 1 15/45
9/36 + 60/45 is 19/12.
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,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 240/180 = 45 + 240/180 = 285/180 - 285/180 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 9/36 + 60/45 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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