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

Add 14/12 and 9/45

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 9/45

14/12 + 9/45 is 41/30.

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,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180
Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 36/180 = 210 + 36/180 = 246/180
246/180 simplified gives 41/30
So, 14/12 + 9/45 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30

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