Add 12/45 and 8/14
12/45 + 8/14 is 88/105.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 45/14 × 45 = 360/630 - Add the two like fractions:
168/630 + 360/630 = 168 + 360/630 = 528/630 - 528/630 simplified gives 88/105
- So, 12/45 + 8/14 = 88/105
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