Add 14/60 and 2/45
14/60 + 2/45 is 5/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Add the two like fractions:
42/180 + 8/180 = 42 + 8/180 = 50/180 - 50/180 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 14/60 + 2/45 = 5/18
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