Add 12/45 and 5/6
12/45 + 5/6 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
5/6 = 5 × 15/6 × 15 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
24/90 + 75/90 = 24 + 75/90 = 99/90 - 99/90 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 12/45 + 5/6 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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