Add 14/6 and 72/45
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 1 27/45
14/6 + 72/45 is 59/15.
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,
72/45 = 72 × 2/45 × 2 = 144/90 - Add the two like fractions:
210/90 + 144/90 = 210 + 144/90 = 354/90 - 354/90 simplified gives 59/15
- So, 14/6 + 72/45 = 59/15
In mixed form: 314/15
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