Add 45/6 and 12/45
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 12/45
45/6 + 12/45 is 233/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
45/6 = 45 × 15/6 × 15 = 675/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
675/90 + 24/90 = 675 + 24/90 = 699/90 - 699/90 simplified gives 233/30
- So, 45/6 + 12/45 = 233/30
In mixed form: 723/30
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