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Add 12/45 and 45/5

1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 9 0/5

12/45 + 45/5 is 139/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    12/45 = 12 × 1/45 × 1 = 12/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    45/5 = 45 × 9/5 × 9 = 405/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/45 + 405/45 = 12 + 405/45 = 417/45
  5. 417/45 simplified gives 139/15
  6. So, 12/45 + 45/5 = 139/15
    In mixed form: 94/15

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