Add 14/45 and 45/50
14/45 + 45/50 is 109/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
14/45 = 14 × 10/45 × 10 = 140/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450 - Add the two like fractions:
140/450 + 405/450 = 140 + 405/450 = 545/450 - 545/450 simplified gives 109/90
- So, 14/45 + 45/50 = 109/90
In mixed form: 119/90
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