Add 14/56 and 16/45
14/56 + 16/45 is 109/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
14/56 = 14 × 45/56 × 45 = 630/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
16/45 = 16 × 56/45 × 56 = 896/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
630/2520 + 896/2520 = 630 + 896/2520 = 1526/2520 - 1526/2520 simplified gives 109/180
- So, 14/56 + 16/45 = 109/180
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