Add 14/9 and 24/45
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 24/45
14/9 + 24/45 is 94/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
14/9 = 14 × 5/9 × 5 = 70/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
24/45 = 24 × 1/45 × 1 = 24/45 - Add the two like fractions:
70/45 + 24/45 = 70 + 24/45 = 94/45 - So, 14/9 + 24/45 = 94/45
In mixed form: 24/45
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