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Add 6/12 and 8/45

6/12 + 8/45 is 61/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    6/12 = 6 × 15/12 × 15 = 90/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/180 + 32/180 = 90 + 32/180 = 122/180
  5. 122/180 simplified gives 61/90
  6. So, 6/12 + 8/45 = 61/90

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