Add 14/45 and 16/35
14/45 + 16/35 is 242/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
14/45 = 14 × 7/45 × 7 = 98/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315 - Add the two like fractions:
98/315 + 144/315 = 98 + 144/315 = 242/315 - So, 14/45 + 16/35 = 242/315
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 28/45+16/35 14/45+32/35 14/90+16/35 14/45+16/70 42/45+16/35 14/45+48/35 70/45+16/35 14/45+80/35 98/45+16/35