Add 14/81 and 5/45
14/81 + 5/45 is 23/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
14/81 = 14 × 5/81 × 5 = 70/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
5/45 = 5 × 9/45 × 9 = 45/405 - Add the two like fractions:
70/405 + 45/405 = 70 + 45/405 = 115/405 - 115/405 simplified gives 23/81
- So, 14/81 + 5/45 = 23/81
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