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Add 14/7 and 72/45

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 1 27/45

14/7 + 72/45 is 18/5.

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,
    72/45 = 72 × 7/45 × 7 = 504/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/315 + 504/315 = 630 + 504/315 = 1134/315
  5. 1134/315 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 14/7 + 72/45 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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