Add 12/3 and 6/45
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 6/45
12/3 + 6/45 is 62/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
12/3 = 12 × 15/3 × 15 = 180/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45 - Add the two like fractions:
180/45 + 6/45 = 180 + 6/45 = 186/45 - 186/45 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 12/3 + 6/45 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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