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Add 36/3 and 42/45

1st number: 12 0/3, 2nd number: 42/45

36/3 + 42/45 is 194/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    36/3 = 36 × 15/3 × 15 = 540/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    42/45 = 42 × 1/45 × 1 = 42/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/45 + 42/45 = 540 + 42/45 = 582/45
  5. 582/45 simplified gives 194/15
  6. So, 36/3 + 42/45 = 194/15
    In mixed form: 1214/15

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