Add 45/12 and 12/14, Solve 3 9/12 + 12/14 as a fraction

Add 45/12 and 12/14

1^st number: 3 9/12, 2^nd number: 12/14

45/12 + 12/14 is 129/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
45/12 = 45 × 7/12 × 7 = 315/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
12/14 = 12 × 6/14 × 6 = 72/84
Add the two like fractions:
315/84 + 72/84 = 315 + 72/84 = 387/84
387/84 simplified gives 129/28
So, 45/12 + 12/14 = 129/28
In mixed form: 417/28

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