Add 35/45 and 14/12
1st number: 35/45, 2nd number: 1 2/12
35/45 + 14/12 is 35/18.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 210/180 = 140 + 210/180 = 350/180 - 350/180 simplified gives 35/18
- So, 35/45 + 14/12 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18
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