Add 14/5 and 8/18
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 8/18
14/5 + 8/18 is 146/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
14/5 = 14 × 18/5 × 18 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
252/90 + 40/90 = 252 + 40/90 = 292/90 - 292/90 simplified gives 146/45
- So, 14/5 + 8/18 = 146/45
In mixed form: 311/45
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