Add 14/8 and 20/45
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 20/45
14/8 + 20/45 is 79/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
20/45 = 20 × 8/45 × 8 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
630/360 + 160/360 = 630 + 160/360 = 790/360 - 790/360 simplified gives 79/36
- So, 14/8 + 20/45 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36
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