Add 70/12 and 6/45
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 6/45
70/12 + 6/45 is 179/30.
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,
70/12 = 70 × 15/12 × 15 = 1050/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/180 + 24/180 = 1050 + 24/180 = 1074/180 - 1074/180 simplified gives 179/30
- So, 70/12 + 6/45 = 179/30
In mixed form: 529/30
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