Add 42/4 and 12/45
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 12/45
42/4 + 12/45 is 323/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
42/4 = 42 × 45/4 × 45 = 1890/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/180 + 48/180 = 1890 + 48/180 = 1938/180 - 1938/180 simplified gives 323/30
- So, 42/4 + 12/45 = 323/30
In mixed form: 1023/30
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