Add 12/45 and 3/18
12/45 + 3/18 is 13/30.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
24/90 + 15/90 = 24 + 15/90 = 39/90 - 39/90 simplified gives 13/30
- So, 12/45 + 3/18 = 13/30
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