Add 14/18 and 16/45
14/18 + 16/45 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
70/90 + 32/90 = 70 + 32/90 = 102/90 - 102/90 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 14/18 + 16/45 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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