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Add 14/90 and 3/45

14/90 + 3/45 is 2/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    14/90 = 14 × 1/90 × 1 = 14/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/90 + 6/90 = 14 + 6/90 = 20/90
  5. 20/90 simplified gives 2/9
  6. So, 14/90 + 3/45 = 2/9

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