Add 6/45 and 15/12
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 1 3/12
6/45 + 15/12 is 83/60.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
15/12 = 15 × 15/12 × 15 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 225/180 = 24 + 225/180 = 249/180 - 249/180 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 6/45 + 15/12 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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