Add 48/4 and 12/45
1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 12/45
48/4 + 12/45 is 184/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
48/4 = 48 × 45/4 × 45 = 2160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/180 + 48/180 = 2160 + 48/180 = 2208/180 - 2208/180 simplified gives 184/15
- So, 48/4 + 12/45 = 184/15
In mixed form: 124/15
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