Add 12/4 and 70/45
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 1 25/45
12/4 + 70/45 is 41/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
12/4 = 12 × 45/4 × 45 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 280/180 = 540 + 280/180 = 820/180 - 820/180 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 12/4 + 70/45 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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