Add 45/20 and 12/14
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 12/14
45/20 + 12/14 is 87/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
12/14 = 12 × 10/14 × 10 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
315/140 + 120/140 = 315 + 120/140 = 435/140 - 435/140 simplified gives 87/28
- So, 45/20 + 12/14 = 87/28
In mixed form: 33/28
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