Add 12/45 and 42/36
1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 1 6/36
12/45 + 42/36 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 210/180 = 48 + 210/180 = 258/180 - 258/180 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 12/45 + 42/36 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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