Add 12/45 and 36/4
1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 9 0/4
12/45 + 36/4 is 139/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 1620/180 = 48 + 1620/180 = 1668/180 - 1668/180 simplified gives 139/15
- So, 12/45 + 36/4 = 139/15
In mixed form: 94/15
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