Add 75/45 and 18/12
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 1 6/12
75/45 + 18/12 is 19/6.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
18/12 = 18 × 15/12 × 15 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 270/180 = 300 + 270/180 = 570/180 - 570/180 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 75/45 + 18/12 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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