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Add 45/14 and 20/12

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 1 8/12

45/14 + 20/12 is 205/42.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    45/14 = 45 × 6/14 × 6 = 270/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    20/12 = 20 × 7/12 × 7 = 140/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/84 + 140/84 = 270 + 140/84 = 410/84
  5. 410/84 simplified gives 205/42
  6. So, 45/14 + 20/12 = 205/42
    In mixed form: 437/42

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