Add 12/45 and 14/12
1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 1 2/12
12/45 + 14/12 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 210/180 = 48 + 210/180 = 258/180 - 258/180 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 12/45 + 14/12 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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