Add 14/45 and 40/18
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 2 4/18
14/45 + 40/18 is 38/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90 - Add the two like fractions:
28/90 + 200/90 = 28 + 200/90 = 228/90 - 228/90 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 14/45 + 40/18 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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