Add 12/14 and 18/45
12/14 + 18/45 is 44/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
12/14 = 12 × 45/14 × 45 = 540/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
18/45 = 18 × 14/45 × 14 = 252/630 - Add the two like fractions:
540/630 + 252/630 = 540 + 252/630 = 792/630 - 792/630 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 12/14 + 18/45 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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