Add 14/45 and 56/4
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 14 0/4
14/45 + 56/4 is 644/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
56/4 = 56 × 45/4 × 45 = 2520/180 - Add the two like fractions:
56/180 + 2520/180 = 56 + 2520/180 = 2576/180 - 2576/180 simplified gives 644/45
- So, 14/45 + 56/4 = 644/45
In mixed form: 1414/45
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