Add 12/45 and 14/6
1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 2 2/6
12/45 + 14/6 is 13/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
14/6 = 14 × 15/6 × 15 = 210/90 - Add the two like fractions:
24/90 + 210/90 = 24 + 210/90 = 234/90 - 234/90 simplified gives 13/5
- So, 12/45 + 14/6 = 13/5
In mixed form: 23/5
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