Add 36/12 and 8/45
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 8/45
36/12 + 8/45 is 143/45.
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,
36/12 = 36 × 15/12 × 15 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 32/180 = 540 + 32/180 = 572/180 - 572/180 simplified gives 143/45
- So, 36/12 + 8/45 = 143/45
In mixed form: 38/45
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