Add 12/36 and 54/45
1st number: 12/36, 2nd number: 1 9/45
12/36 + 54/45 is 23/15.
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,
54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 216/180 = 60 + 216/180 = 276/180 - 276/180 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 12/36 + 54/45 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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