Add 12/14 and 45/75
12/14 + 45/75 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
12/14 = 12 × 75/14 × 75 = 900/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
45/75 = 45 × 14/75 × 14 = 630/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1050 + 630/1050 = 900 + 630/1050 = 1530/1050 - 1530/1050 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 12/14 + 45/75 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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