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Add 12/45 and 36/5

1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 7 1/5

12/45 + 36/5 is 112/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    12/45 = 12 × 1/45 × 1 = 12/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    36/5 = 36 × 9/5 × 9 = 324/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/45 + 324/45 = 12 + 324/45 = 336/45
  5. 336/45 simplified gives 112/15
  6. So, 12/45 + 36/5 = 112/15
    In mixed form: 77/15

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