Add 40/12 and 8/45
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 8/45
40/12 + 8/45 is 158/45.
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,
40/12 = 40 × 15/12 × 15 = 600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180 - Add the two like fractions:
600/180 + 32/180 = 600 + 32/180 = 632/180 - 632/180 simplified gives 158/45
- So, 40/12 + 8/45 = 158/45
In mixed form: 323/45
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