Add 15/8 and 12/45
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 12/45
15/8 + 12/45 is 257/120.
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,
15/8 = 15 × 45/8 × 45 = 675/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360 - Add the two like fractions:
675/360 + 96/360 = 675 + 96/360 = 771/360 - 771/360 simplified gives 257/120
- So, 15/8 + 12/45 = 257/120
In mixed form: 217/120
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