Add 14/45 and 40/60
14/45 + 40/60 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
56/180 + 120/180 = 56 + 120/180 = 176/180 - 176/180 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 14/45 + 40/60 = 44/45
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