Add 25/6 and 12/45
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 12/45
25/6 + 12/45 is 133/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
25/6 = 25 × 15/6 × 15 = 375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
375/90 + 24/90 = 375 + 24/90 = 399/90 - 399/90 simplified gives 133/30
- So, 25/6 + 12/45 = 133/30
In mixed form: 413/30
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