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