Add 25/45 and 1/12
25/45 + 1/12 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,
25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
1/12 = 1 × 15/12 × 15 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 15/180 = 100 + 15/180 = 115/180 - 115/180 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 25/45 + 1/12 = 23/36
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