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Add 12/45 and 16/6

1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 2 4/6

12/45 + 16/6 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    16/6 = 16 × 15/6 × 15 = 240/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/90 + 240/90 = 24 + 240/90 = 264/90
  5. 264/90 simplified gives 44/15
  6. So, 12/45 + 16/6 = 44/15
    In mixed form: 214/15

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