Add 96/45 and 14/12, Solve 2 6/45 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 96/45 and 14/12

1^st number: 2 6/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

96/45 + 14/12 is 33/10.

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,
96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
14/12 = 14 × 15/12 × 15 = 210/180
Add the two like fractions:
384/180 + 210/180 = 384 + 210/180 = 594/180
594/180 simplified gives 33/10
So, 96/45 + 14/12 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10

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