Add 12/24 and 6/45
12/24 + 6/45 is 19/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
12/24 = 12 × 15/24 × 15 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 48/360 = 180 + 48/360 = 228/360 - 228/360 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 12/24 + 6/45 = 19/30
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