Add 12/30 and 50/45
1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 1 5/45
12/30 + 50/45 is 68/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
50/45 = 50 × 2/45 × 2 = 100/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 100/90 = 36 + 100/90 = 136/90 - 136/90 simplified gives 68/45
- So, 12/30 + 50/45 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45
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