Add 12/45 and 8/36
12/45 + 8/36 is 22/45.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 40/180 = 48 + 40/180 = 88/180 - 88/180 simplified gives 22/45
- So, 12/45 + 8/36 = 22/45
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