Add 5/45 and 14/12, Solve 5/45 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 5/45 and 14/12

1^st number: 5/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

5/45 + 14/12 is 23/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180
Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 210/180 = 20 + 210/180 = 230/180
230/180 simplified gives 23/18
So, 5/45 + 14/12 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18

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