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Add 12/6 and 15/45

1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 15/45

12/6 + 15/45 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    12/6 = 12 × 15/6 × 15 = 180/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/90 + 30/90 = 180 + 30/90 = 210/90
  5. 210/90 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 12/6 + 15/45 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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