Add 25/12 and 4/45
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 4/45
25/12 + 4/45 is 391/180.
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,
25/12 = 25 × 15/12 × 15 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 16/180 = 375 + 16/180 = 391/180 - So, 25/12 + 4/45 = 391/180
In mixed form: 231/180
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