Add 5/45 and 2/12
5/45 + 2/12 is 5/18.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 15/12 × 15 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 30/180 = 20 + 30/180 = 50/180 - 50/180 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 5/45 + 2/12 = 5/18
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