Add 1/45 and 25/12
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 2 1/12
1/45 + 25/12 is 379/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
25/12 = 25 × 15/12 × 15 = 375/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4/180 + 375/180 = 4 + 375/180 = 379/180 - So, 1/45 + 25/12 = 379/180
In mixed form: 219/180
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