Add 5/45 and 16/12
1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 1 4/12
5/45 + 16/12 is 13/9.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
16/12 = 16 × 15/12 × 15 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 240/180 = 20 + 240/180 = 260/180 - 260/180 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 5/45 + 16/12 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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