Add 14/12 and 81/45
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 1 36/45
14/12 + 81/45 is 89/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
81/45 = 81 × 4/45 × 4 = 324/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 324/180 = 210 + 324/180 = 534/180 - 534/180 simplified gives 89/30
- So, 14/12 + 81/45 = 89/30
In mixed form: 229/30
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