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Add 14/12 and 5/45

1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 5/45

14/12 + 5/45 is 23/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/180 + 20/180 = 210 + 20/180 = 230/180
  5. 230/180 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 14/12 + 5/45 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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