Add 42/45 and 1/12
42/45 + 1/12 is 61/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
1/12 = 1 × 15/12 × 15 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 15/180 = 168 + 15/180 = 183/180 - 183/180 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 42/45 + 1/12 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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