Add 49/12 and 6/45, Solve 4 1/12 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 49/12 and 6/45

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 6/45

49/12 + 6/45 is 253/60.

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,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180
Add the two like fractions:
735/180 + 24/180 = 735 + 24/180 = 759/180
759/180 simplified gives 253/60
So, 49/12 + 6/45 = 253/60
In mixed form: 413/60

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