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Add 1/12 and 45/9

1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 5 0/9

1/12 + 45/9 is 61/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    1/12 = 1 × 3/12 × 3 = 3/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    45/9 = 45 × 4/9 × 4 = 180/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/36 + 180/36 = 3 + 180/36 = 183/36
  5. 183/36 simplified gives 61/12
  6. So, 1/12 + 45/9 = 61/12
    In mixed form: 51/12

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