Add 12/10 and 16/45
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 16/45
12/10 + 16/45 is 14/9.
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,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 32/90 = 108 + 32/90 = 140/90 - 140/90 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 12/10 + 16/45 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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