Add 12/45 and 21/60
12/45 + 21/60 is 37/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 63/180 = 48 + 63/180 = 111/180 - 111/180 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 12/45 + 21/60 = 37/60
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