Add 9/45 and 1/36
9/45 + 1/36 is 41/180.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 5/180 = 36 + 5/180 = 41/180 - So, 9/45 + 1/36 = 41/180
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