Add 12/9 and 18/45
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 18/45
12/9 + 18/45 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
18/45 = 18 × 1/45 × 1 = 18/45 - Add the two like fractions:
60/45 + 18/45 = 60 + 18/45 = 78/45 - 78/45 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 12/9 + 18/45 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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