Add 12/30 and 16/45
12/30 + 16/45 is 34/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 32/90 = 36 + 32/90 = 68/90 - 68/90 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 12/30 + 16/45 = 34/45
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