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Add 1/45 and 5/12

1/45 + 5/12 is 79/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/180 + 75/180 = 4 + 75/180 = 79/180
  5. So, 1/45 + 5/12 = 79/180

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