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Add 40/45 and 35/12

1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 2 11/12

40/45 + 35/12 is 137/36.

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,
    40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    35/12 = 35 × 15/12 × 15 = 525/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/180 + 525/180 = 160 + 525/180 = 685/180
  5. 685/180 simplified gives 137/36
  6. So, 40/45 + 35/12 = 137/36
    In mixed form: 329/36

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