Add 4/12 and 16/45
4/12 + 16/45 is 31/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 64/180 = 60 + 64/180 = 124/180 - 124/180 simplified gives 31/45
- So, 4/12 + 16/45 = 31/45
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