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Add 45/12 and 15/3

1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 5 0/3

45/12 + 15/3 is 35/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    45/12 = 45 × 1/12 × 1 = 45/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    15/3 = 15 × 4/3 × 4 = 60/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/12 + 60/12 = 45 + 60/12 = 105/12
  5. 105/12 simplified gives 35/4
  6. So, 45/12 + 15/3 = 35/4
    In mixed form: 83/4

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