Add 42/12 and 6/45
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 6/45
42/12 + 6/45 is 109/30.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
630/180 + 24/180 = 630 + 24/180 = 654/180 - 654/180 simplified gives 109/30
- So, 42/12 + 6/45 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30
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