Add 14/18 and 3/5
14/18 + 3/5 is 62/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
3/5 = 3 × 18/5 × 18 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
70/90 + 54/90 = 70 + 54/90 = 124/90 - 124/90 simplified gives 62/45
- So, 14/18 + 3/5 = 62/45
In mixed form: 117/45
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