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Add 12/35 and 4/45

12/35 + 4/45 is 136/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/315 + 28/315 = 108 + 28/315 = 136/315
  5. So, 12/35 + 4/45 = 136/315

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