Add 14/16 and 18/45
14/16 + 18/45 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
14/16 = 14 × 45/16 × 45 = 630/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
18/45 = 18 × 16/45 × 16 = 288/720 - Add the two like fractions:
630/720 + 288/720 = 630 + 288/720 = 918/720 - 918/720 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 14/16 + 18/45 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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