Add 14/45 and 24/7
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 3 3/7
14/45 + 24/7 is 1178/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
14/45 = 14 × 7/45 × 7 = 98/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
24/7 = 24 × 45/7 × 45 = 1080/315 - Add the two like fractions:
98/315 + 1080/315 = 98 + 1080/315 = 1178/315 - So, 14/45 + 24/7 = 1178/315
In mixed form: 3233/315
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