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Add 14/45 and 9/6

1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 1 3/6

14/45 + 9/6 is 163/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    9/6 = 9 × 15/6 × 15 = 135/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/90 + 135/90 = 28 + 135/90 = 163/90
  5. So, 14/45 + 9/6 = 163/90
    In mixed form: 173/90

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