Add 6/12 and 4/45
6/12 + 4/45 is 53/90.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 15/12 × 15 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 16/180 = 90 + 16/180 = 106/180 - 106/180 simplified gives 53/90
- So, 6/12 + 4/45 = 53/90
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