Add 14/6 and 15/45
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 15/45
14/6 + 15/45 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
14/6 = 14 × 15/6 × 15 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90 - Add the two like fractions:
210/90 + 30/90 = 210 + 30/90 = 240/90 - 240/90 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 14/6 + 15/45 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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