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Add 14/7 and 40/45

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 40/45

14/7 + 40/45 is 26/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    14/7 = 14 × 45/7 × 45 = 630/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/315 + 280/315 = 630 + 280/315 = 910/315
  5. 910/315 simplified gives 26/9
  6. So, 14/7 + 40/45 = 26/9
    In mixed form: 28/9

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