Add 14/45 and 50/36
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 1 14/36
14/45 + 50/36 is 17/10.
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,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
56/180 + 250/180 = 56 + 250/180 = 306/180 - 306/180 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 14/45 + 50/36 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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