Add 12/18 and 45/5
1st number: 12/18, 2nd number: 9 0/5
12/18 + 45/5 is 29/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
45/5 = 45 × 18/5 × 18 = 810/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 810/90 = 60 + 810/90 = 870/90 - 870/90 simplified gives 29/3
- So, 12/18 + 45/5 = 29/3
In mixed form: 92/3
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