Add 45/15 and 2/12
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 2/12
45/15 + 2/12 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 10/60 = 180 + 10/60 = 190/60 - 190/60 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 45/15 + 2/12 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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