Add 45/8 and 4/12
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 4/12
45/8 + 4/12 is 143/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
45/8 = 45 × 3/8 × 3 = 135/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
4/12 = 4 × 2/12 × 2 = 8/24 - Add the two like fractions:
135/24 + 8/24 = 135 + 8/24 = 143/24 - So, 45/8 + 4/12 = 143/24
In mixed form: 523/24
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