Add 1/3 and 12/45
1/3 + 12/45 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
1/3 = 1 × 15/3 × 15 = 15/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
12/45 = 12 × 1/45 × 1 = 12/45 - Add the two like fractions:
15/45 + 12/45 = 15 + 12/45 = 27/45 - 27/45 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 1/3 + 12/45 = 3/5
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