Add 12/8 and 18/45
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 18/45
12/8 + 18/45 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
12/8 = 12 × 45/8 × 45 = 540/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
18/45 = 18 × 8/45 × 8 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
540/360 + 144/360 = 540 + 144/360 = 684/360 - 684/360 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 12/8 + 18/45 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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