Add 1/45 and 20/14
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 6/14
1/45 + 20/14 is 457/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
1/45 = 1 × 14/45 × 14 = 14/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
20/14 = 20 × 45/14 × 45 = 900/630 - Add the two like fractions:
14/630 + 900/630 = 14 + 900/630 = 914/630 - 914/630 simplified gives 457/315
- So, 1/45 + 20/14 = 457/315
In mixed form: 1142/315
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