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Add 4/45 and 70/12

1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 5 10/12

4/45 + 70/12 is 533/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    70/12 = 70 × 15/12 × 15 = 1050/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/180 + 1050/180 = 16 + 1050/180 = 1066/180
  5. 1066/180 simplified gives 533/90
  6. So, 4/45 + 70/12 = 533/90
    In mixed form: 583/90

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