Add 42/12 and 5/45
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 5/45
42/12 + 5/45 is 65/18.
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,
42/12 = 42 × 15/12 × 15 = 630/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
630/180 + 20/180 = 630 + 20/180 = 650/180 - 650/180 simplified gives 65/18
- So, 42/12 + 5/45 = 65/18
In mixed form: 311/18
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