Add 12/10 and 12/45
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 12/45
12/10 + 12/45 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
12/10 = 12 × 9/10 × 9 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 24/90 = 108 + 24/90 = 132/90 - 132/90 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 12/10 + 12/45 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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