Add 14/45 and 45/81
14/45 + 45/81 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
14/45 = 14 × 9/45 × 9 = 126/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
45/81 = 45 × 5/81 × 5 = 225/405 - Add the two like fractions:
126/405 + 225/405 = 126 + 225/405 = 351/405 - 351/405 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 14/45 + 45/81 = 13/15
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