Add 5/45 and 12/14
5/45 + 12/14 is 61/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
5/45 = 5 × 14/45 × 14 = 70/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
12/14 = 12 × 45/14 × 45 = 540/630 - Add the two like fractions:
70/630 + 540/630 = 70 + 540/630 = 610/630 - 610/630 simplified gives 61/63
- So, 5/45 + 12/14 = 61/63
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