Add 12/7 and 14/45
1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 14/45
12/7 + 14/45 is 638/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
12/7 = 12 × 45/7 × 45 = 540/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
14/45 = 14 × 7/45 × 7 = 98/315 - Add the two like fractions:
540/315 + 98/315 = 540 + 98/315 = 638/315 - So, 12/7 + 14/45 = 638/315
In mixed form: 28/315
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