Add 45/12 and 2/6
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 2/6
45/12 + 2/6 is 49/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
45/12 = 45 × 1/12 × 1 = 45/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
2/6 = 2 × 2/6 × 2 = 4/12 - Add the two like fractions:
45/12 + 4/12 = 45 + 4/12 = 49/12 - So, 45/12 + 2/6 = 49/12
In mixed form: 41/12
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