Add 12/36 and 12/45
12/36 + 12/45 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 48/180 = 60 + 48/180 = 108/180 - 108/180 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 12/36 + 12/45 = 3/5
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