Add 15/12 and 56/45
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 1 11/45
15/12 + 56/45 is 449/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
15/12 = 15 × 15/12 × 15 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 224/180 = 225 + 224/180 = 449/180 - So, 15/12 + 56/45 = 449/180
In mixed form: 289/180
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