Add 14/6 and 35/45
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 35/45
14/6 + 35/45 is 28/9.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
210/90 + 70/90 = 210 + 70/90 = 280/90 - 280/90 simplified gives 28/9
- So, 14/6 + 35/45 = 28/9
In mixed form: 31/9
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