Add 45/12 and 4/45
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 4/45
45/12 + 4/45 is 691/180.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
675/180 + 16/180 = 675 + 16/180 = 691/180 - So, 45/12 + 4/45 = 691/180
In mixed form: 3151/180
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