Add 14/45 and 24/8
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 3 0/8
14/45 + 24/8 is 149/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
24/8 = 24 × 45/8 × 45 = 1080/360 - Add the two like fractions:
112/360 + 1080/360 = 112 + 1080/360 = 1192/360 - 1192/360 simplified gives 149/45
- So, 14/45 + 24/8 = 149/45
In mixed form: 314/45
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