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Add 10/15 and 12/45

10/15 + 12/45 is 14/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   12/45 = 12 × 1/45 × 1 = 12/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/45 + 12/45 = 30 + 12/45 = 42/45
5. 42/45 simplified gives 14/15
6. So, 10/15 + 12/45 = 14/15

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