Add 14/45 and 27/20
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 1 7/20
14/45 + 27/20 is 299/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Add the two like fractions:
56/180 + 243/180 = 56 + 243/180 = 299/180 - So, 14/45 + 27/20 = 299/180
In mixed form: 1119/180
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