Add 14/45 and 5/36
14/45 + 5/36 is 9/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
56/180 + 25/180 = 56 + 25/180 = 81/180 - 81/180 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 14/45 + 5/36 = 9/20
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