Add 12/45 and 98/60
1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 1 38/60
12/45 + 98/60 is 19/10.
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,
98/60 = 98 × 3/60 × 3 = 294/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 294/180 = 48 + 294/180 = 342/180 - 342/180 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 12/45 + 98/60 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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