Add 12/45 and 20/18
1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 1 2/18
12/45 + 20/18 is 62/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90 - Add the two like fractions:
24/90 + 100/90 = 24 + 100/90 = 124/90 - 124/90 simplified gives 62/45
- So, 12/45 + 20/18 = 62/45
In mixed form: 117/45
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