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Add 15/12 and 1/45

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 1/45

15/12 + 1/45 is 229/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    15/12 = 15 × 15/12 × 15 = 225/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/180 + 4/180 = 225 + 4/180 = 229/180
  5. So, 15/12 + 1/45 = 229/180
    In mixed form: 149/180

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