Add 14/45 and 20/7
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 2 6/7
14/45 + 20/7 is 998/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 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 7 × 45 = 315,
20/7 = 20 × 45/7 × 45 = 900/315 - Add the two like fractions:
98/315 + 900/315 = 98 + 900/315 = 998/315 - So, 14/45 + 20/7 = 998/315
In mixed form: 353/315
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