Add 10/45 and 5/12
10/45 + 5/12 is 23/36.
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,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 75/180 = 40 + 75/180 = 115/180 - 115/180 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 10/45 + 5/12 = 23/36
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