Add 14/12 and 7/45
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 7/45
14/12 + 7/45 is 119/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 28/180 = 210 + 28/180 = 238/180 - 238/180 simplified gives 119/90
- So, 14/12 + 7/45 = 119/90
In mixed form: 129/90
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