SOLUTION: I just had a question about how to solve this particular problem... I need to add 7/12 + 14/15 , but I don't know how to find the lowest common denominators. Your help would

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Question 405218: I just had a question about how to solve this particular problem...
I need to add 7/12 + 14/15 , but I don't know how to find the lowest common denominators.
Your help would be much appreciated! (:

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
some times it is easest to just multiply the two denominators for a commonj denominator
7/12+14/15
105/180+168/180=273/180
reduce
1 31/60