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Add 15/3 and 12/45

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 12/45

15/3 + 12/45 is 79/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    15/3 = 15 × 15/3 × 15 = 225/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    12/45 = 12 × 1/45 × 1 = 12/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/45 + 12/45 = 225 + 12/45 = 237/45
  5. 237/45 simplified gives 79/15
  6. So, 15/3 + 12/45 = 79/15
    In mixed form: 54/15

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