Add 14/45 and 40/9
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 4 4/9
14/45 + 40/9 is 214/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
40/9 = 40 × 5/9 × 5 = 200/45 - Add the two like fractions:
14/45 + 200/45 = 14 + 200/45 = 214/45 - So, 14/45 + 40/9 = 214/45
In mixed form: 434/45
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