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Add 42/12 and 96/45

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 2 6/45

42/12 + 96/45 is 169/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    42/12 = 42 × 15/12 × 15 = 630/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/180 + 384/180 = 630 + 384/180 = 1014/180
  5. 1014/180 simplified gives 169/30
  6. So, 42/12 + 96/45 = 169/30
    In mixed form: 519/30

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