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Add 5/2 and 12/45

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 12/45

5/2 + 12/45 is 83/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    5/2 = 5 × 45/2 × 45 = 225/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/90 + 24/90 = 225 + 24/90 = 249/90
  5. 249/90 simplified gives 83/30
  6. So, 5/2 + 12/45 = 83/30
    In mixed form: 223/30

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