Add 10/2 and 12/45
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 12/45
10/2 + 12/45 is 79/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
10/2 = 10 × 45/2 × 45 = 450/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
450/90 + 24/90 = 450 + 24/90 = 474/90 - 474/90 simplified gives 79/15
- So, 10/2 + 12/45 = 79/15
In mixed form: 54/15
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