Add 14/45 and 42/40, Solve 14/45 + 1 2/40 as a fraction

Add 14/45 and 42/40

1^st number: 14/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

14/45 + 42/40 is 49/36.

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,
42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360
Add the two like fractions:
112/360 + 378/360 = 112 + 378/360 = 490/360
490/360 simplified gives 49/36
So, 14/45 + 42/40 = 49/36
In mixed form: 113/36

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