Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 10/14 and 7/45

10/14 + 7/45 is 274/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    10/14 = 10 × 45/14 × 45 = 450/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    7/45 = 7 × 14/45 × 14 = 98/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/630 + 98/630 = 450 + 98/630 = 548/630
  5. 548/630 simplified gives 274/315
  6. So, 10/14 + 7/45 = 274/315

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com