Add 48/45 and 42/12
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 3 6/12
48/45 + 42/12 is 137/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
48/45 = 48 × 4/45 × 4 = 192/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
42/12 = 42 × 15/12 × 15 = 630/180 - Add the two like fractions:
192/180 + 630/180 = 192 + 630/180 = 822/180 - 822/180 simplified gives 137/30
- So, 48/45 + 42/12 = 137/30
In mixed form: 417/30
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