Add 14/45 and 5/9
14/45 + 5/9 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
14/45 + 25/45 = 14 + 25/45 = 39/45 - 39/45 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 14/45 + 5/9 = 13/15
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