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Add 8/12 and 12/45

8/12 + 12/45 is 14/15.

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,
    8/12 = 8 × 15/12 × 15 = 120/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/180 + 48/180 = 120 + 48/180 = 168/180
  5. 168/180 simplified gives 14/15
  6. So, 8/12 + 12/45 = 14/15

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