Add 12/45 and 32/18
1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 1 14/18
12/45 + 32/18 is 92/45.
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,
32/18 = 32 × 5/18 × 5 = 160/90 - Add the two like fractions:
24/90 + 160/90 = 24 + 160/90 = 184/90 - 184/90 simplified gives 92/45
- So, 12/45 + 32/18 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45
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