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Add 14/18 and 21/5

1st number: 14/18, 2nd number: 4 1/5

14/18 + 21/5 is 224/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    21/5 = 21 × 18/5 × 18 = 378/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/90 + 378/90 = 70 + 378/90 = 448/90
  5. 448/90 simplified gives 224/45
  6. So, 14/18 + 21/5 = 224/45
    In mixed form: 444/45

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