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Add 45/12 and 14/36

1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 14/36

45/12 + 14/36 is 149/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    45/12 = 45 × 3/12 × 3 = 135/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    14/36 = 14 × 1/36 × 1 = 14/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/36 + 14/36 = 135 + 14/36 = 149/36
  5. So, 45/12 + 14/36 = 149/36
    In mixed form: 45/36

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