Add 14/36 and 14/45
14/36 + 14/45 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 56/180 = 70 + 56/180 = 126/180 - 126/180 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 14/36 + 14/45 = 7/10
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