Add 9/45 and 6/36
9/45 + 6/36 is 11/30.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 30/180 = 36 + 30/180 = 66/180 - 66/180 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 9/45 + 6/36 = 11/30
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