Add 12/36 and 4/45
12/36 + 4/45 is 19/45.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 16/180 = 60 + 16/180 = 76/180 - 76/180 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 12/36 + 4/45 = 19/45
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