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Add 8/14 and 12/45

8/14 + 12/45 is 88/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    8/14 = 8 × 45/14 × 45 = 360/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    12/45 = 12 × 14/45 × 14 = 168/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/630 + 168/630 = 360 + 168/630 = 528/630
  5. 528/630 simplified gives 88/105
  6. So, 8/14 + 12/45 = 88/105

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