Add 45/12 and 4/10
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 4/10
45/12 + 4/10 is 83/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
45/12 = 45 × 5/12 × 5 = 225/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
4/10 = 4 × 6/10 × 6 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
225/60 + 24/60 = 225 + 24/60 = 249/60 - 249/60 simplified gives 83/20
- So, 45/12 + 4/10 = 83/20
In mixed form: 43/20
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