Add 45/5 and 10/12, Solve 9 0/5 + 10/12 as a fraction

Add 45/5 and 10/12

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 10/12

45/5 + 10/12 is 59/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
45/5 = 45 × 12/5 × 12 = 540/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60
Add the two like fractions:
540/60 + 50/60 = 540 + 50/60 = 590/60
590/60 simplified gives 59/6
So, 45/5 + 10/12 = 59/6
In mixed form: 95/6

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