Add 6/45 and 28/12
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 2 4/12
6/45 + 28/12 is 37/15.
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,
28/12 = 28 × 15/12 × 15 = 420/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 420/180 = 24 + 420/180 = 444/180 - 444/180 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 6/45 + 28/12 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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