Add 16/12 and 15/45
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 15/45
16/12 + 15/45 is 5/3.
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,
16/12 = 16 × 15/12 × 15 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 60/180 = 240 + 60/180 = 300/180 - 300/180 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 16/12 + 15/45 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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