Add 12/45 and 28/14
1st number: 12/45, 2nd number: 2 0/14
12/45 + 28/14 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
12/45 = 12 × 14/45 × 14 = 168/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
28/14 = 28 × 45/14 × 45 = 1260/630 - Add the two like fractions:
168/630 + 1260/630 = 168 + 1260/630 = 1428/630 - 1428/630 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 12/45 + 28/14 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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