Add 45/12 and 2/45
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 2/45
45/12 + 2/45 is 683/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
45/12 = 45 × 15/12 × 15 = 675/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Add the two like fractions:
675/180 + 8/180 = 675 + 8/180 = 683/180 - So, 45/12 + 2/45 = 683/180
In mixed form: 3143/180
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