Add 14/7 and 24/45
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 24/45
14/7 + 24/45 is 38/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
14/7 = 14 × 45/7 × 45 = 630/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315 - Add the two like fractions:
630/315 + 168/315 = 630 + 168/315 = 798/315 - 798/315 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 14/7 + 24/45 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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