Add 14/12 and 45/9, Solve 1 2/12 + 5 0/9 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 45/9

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

14/12 + 45/9 is 37/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
14/12 = 14 × 3/12 × 3 = 42/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
45/9 = 45 × 4/9 × 4 = 180/36
Add the two like fractions:
42/36 + 180/36 = 42 + 180/36 = 222/36
222/36 simplified gives 37/6
So, 14/12 + 45/9 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6

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