Add 14/45 and 42/4
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 10 2/4
14/45 + 42/4 is 973/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
42/4 = 42 × 45/4 × 45 = 1890/180 - Add the two like fractions:
56/180 + 1890/180 = 56 + 1890/180 = 1946/180 - 1946/180 simplified gives 973/90
- So, 14/45 + 42/4 = 973/90
In mixed form: 1073/90
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