Add 45/80 and 14/12, Solve 45/80 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 45/80 and 14/12

1^st number: 45/80, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

45/80 + 14/12 is 83/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 12 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
14/12 = 14 × 20/12 × 20 = 280/240
Add the two like fractions:
135/240 + 280/240 = 135 + 280/240 = 415/240
415/240 simplified gives 83/48
So, 45/80 + 14/12 = 83/48
In mixed form: 135/48

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