Add 14/18 and 80/45
1st number: 14/18, 2nd number: 1 35/45
14/18 + 80/45 is 23/9.
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,
80/45 = 80 × 2/45 × 2 = 160/90 - Add the two like fractions:
70/90 + 160/90 = 70 + 160/90 = 230/90 - 230/90 simplified gives 23/9
- So, 14/18 + 80/45 = 23/9
In mixed form: 25/9
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