Add 12/45 and 3/20
12/45 + 3/20 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 27/180 = 48 + 27/180 = 75/180 - 75/180 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 12/45 + 3/20 = 5/12
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