Add 15/7 and 14/45
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 14/45
15/7 + 14/45 is 773/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
15/7 = 15 × 45/7 × 45 = 675/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
14/45 = 14 × 7/45 × 7 = 98/315 - Add the two like fractions:
675/315 + 98/315 = 675 + 98/315 = 773/315 - So, 15/7 + 14/45 = 773/315
In mixed form: 2143/315
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