Add 4/6 and 12/45
4/6 + 12/45 is 14/15.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 15/6 × 15 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 24/90 = 60 + 24/90 = 84/90 - 84/90 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 4/6 + 12/45 = 14/15
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