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Add 45/5 and 30/12

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 2 6/12

45/5 + 30/12 is 23/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    45/5 = 45 × 12/5 × 12 = 540/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    30/12 = 30 × 5/12 × 5 = 150/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/60 + 150/60 = 540 + 150/60 = 690/60
  5. 690/60 simplified gives 23/2
  6. So, 45/5 + 30/12 = 23/2
    In mixed form: 111/2

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