Add 12/2 and 16/45
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 16/45
12/2 + 16/45 is 286/45.
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,
12/2 = 12 × 45/2 × 45 = 540/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
540/90 + 32/90 = 540 + 32/90 = 572/90 - 572/90 simplified gives 286/45
- So, 12/2 + 16/45 = 286/45
In mixed form: 616/45
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