Add 4/12 and 32/45
4/12 + 32/45 is 47/45.
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,
32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 128/180 = 60 + 128/180 = 188/180 - 188/180 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 4/12 + 32/45 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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