Add 14/45 and 18/12
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 1 6/12
14/45 + 18/12 is 163/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
18/12 = 18 × 15/12 × 15 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
56/180 + 270/180 = 56 + 270/180 = 326/180 - 326/180 simplified gives 163/90
- So, 14/45 + 18/12 = 163/90
In mixed form: 173/90
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