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Add 12/2 and 21/45

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 21/45

12/2 + 21/45 is 97/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    12/2 = 12 × 45/2 × 45 = 540/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    21/45 = 21 × 2/45 × 2 = 42/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/90 + 42/90 = 540 + 42/90 = 582/90
  5. 582/90 simplified gives 97/15
  6. So, 12/2 + 21/45 = 97/15
    In mixed form: 67/15

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