Add 49/12 and 10/45
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 10/45
49/12 + 10/45 is 155/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
49/12 = 49 × 15/12 × 15 = 735/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
735/180 + 40/180 = 735 + 40/180 = 775/180 - 775/180 simplified gives 155/36
- So, 49/12 + 10/45 = 155/36
In mixed form: 411/36
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