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Add 18/14 and 4/45

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 4/45

18/14 + 4/45 is 433/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    18/14 = 18 × 45/14 × 45 = 810/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    4/45 = 4 × 14/45 × 14 = 56/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/630 + 56/630 = 810 + 56/630 = 866/630
  5. 866/630 simplified gives 433/315
  6. So, 18/14 + 4/45 = 433/315
    In mixed form: 1118/315

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