Add 45/6 and 40/12, Solve 7 3/6 + 3 4/12 as a fraction

Add 45/6 and 40/12

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

45/6 + 40/12 is 65/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
45/6 = 45 × 2/6 × 2 = 90/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
40/12 = 40 × 1/12 × 1 = 40/12
Add the two like fractions:
90/12 + 40/12 = 90 + 40/12 = 130/12
130/12 simplified gives 65/6
So, 45/6 + 40/12 = 65/6
In mixed form: 105/6

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