Add 15/45 and 14/12, Solve 15/45 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 15/45 and 14/12

1^st number: 15/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

15/45 + 14/12 is 3/2.

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,
15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180
Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 210/180 = 60 + 210/180 = 270/180
270/180 simplified gives 3/2
So, 15/45 + 14/12 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2

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