Add 12/45 and 8/12
12/45 + 8/12 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
8/12 = 8 × 15/12 × 15 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 120/180 = 48 + 120/180 = 168/180 - 168/180 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 12/45 + 8/12 = 14/15
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