Add 45/15 and 14/12
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 1 2/12
45/15 + 14/12 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 70/60 = 180 + 70/60 = 250/60 - 250/60 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 45/15 + 14/12 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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