Add 2/12 and 4/45
2/12 + 4/45 is 23/90.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 15/12 × 15 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 16/180 = 30 + 16/180 = 46/180 - 46/180 simplified gives 23/90
- So, 2/12 + 4/45 = 23/90
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