Add 45/5 and 42/12
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 3 6/12
45/5 + 42/12 is 25/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60 - Add the two like fractions:
540/60 + 210/60 = 540 + 210/60 = 750/60 - 750/60 simplified gives 25/2
- So, 45/5 + 42/12 = 25/2
In mixed form: 121/2
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