Add 14/7 and 5/45
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 5/45
14/7 + 5/45 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
14/7 = 14 × 45/7 × 45 = 630/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315 - Add the two like fractions:
630/315 + 35/315 = 630 + 35/315 = 665/315 - 665/315 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 14/7 + 5/45 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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