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Add 14/45 and 20/18

1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 1 2/18

14/45 + 20/18 is 64/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/90 + 100/90 = 28 + 100/90 = 128/90
  5. 128/90 simplified gives 64/45
  6. So, 14/45 + 20/18 = 64/45
    In mixed form: 119/45

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