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Add 18/12 and 8/45

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 8/45

18/12 + 8/45 is 151/90.

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,
    18/12 = 18 × 15/12 × 15 = 270/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/180 + 32/180 = 270 + 32/180 = 302/180
  5. 302/180 simplified gives 151/90
  6. So, 18/12 + 8/45 = 151/90
    In mixed form: 161/90

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