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Add 16/12 and 3/45

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 3/45

16/12 + 3/45 is 7/5.

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,
    16/12 = 16 × 15/12 × 15 = 240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/180 + 12/180 = 240 + 12/180 = 252/180
  5. 252/180 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 16/12 + 3/45 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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