Add 14/10 and 18/45, Solve 1 4/10 + 18/45 as a fraction

Add 14/10 and 18/45

1^st number: 1 4/10, 2^nd number: 18/45

14/10 + 18/45 is 9/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
18/45 = 18 × 2/45 × 2 = 36/90
Add the two like fractions:
126/90 + 36/90 = 126 + 36/90 = 162/90
162/90 simplified gives 9/5
So, 14/10 + 18/45 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5

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