Add 12/45 and 48/60
12/45 + 48/60 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 144/180 = 48 + 144/180 = 192/180 - 192/180 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 12/45 + 48/60 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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