Add 12/45 and 40/54
12/45 + 40/54 is 136/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
12/45 = 12 × 6/45 × 6 = 72/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270 - Add the two like fractions:
72/270 + 200/270 = 72 + 200/270 = 272/270 - 272/270 simplified gives 136/135
- So, 12/45 + 40/54 = 136/135
In mixed form: 11/135
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