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Add 14/20 and 36/45

14/20 + 36/45 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    36/45 = 36 × 4/45 × 4 = 144/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/180 + 144/180 = 126 + 144/180 = 270/180
  5. 270/180 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 14/20 + 36/45 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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