Add 14/45 and 30/40
14/45 + 30/40 is 191/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 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 40 × 9 = 360,
30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
112/360 + 270/360 = 112 + 270/360 = 382/360 - 382/360 simplified gives 191/180
- So, 14/45 + 30/40 = 191/180
In mixed form: 111/180
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