Add 14/45 and 20/30
14/45 + 20/30 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
28/90 + 60/90 = 28 + 60/90 = 88/90 - 88/90 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 14/45 + 20/30 = 44/45
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