Add 14/36 and 20/45
14/36 + 20/45 is 5/6.
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,
20/45 = 20 × 4/45 × 4 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 80/180 = 70 + 80/180 = 150/180 - 150/180 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 14/36 + 20/45 = 5/6
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