Add 45/10 and 56/12
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 4 8/12
45/10 + 56/12 is 55/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
45/10 = 45 × 6/10 × 6 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 280/60 = 270 + 280/60 = 550/60 - 550/60 simplified gives 55/6
- So, 45/10 + 56/12 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6
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