Add 18/14 and 45/35
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 1 10/35
18/14 + 45/35 is 18/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
18/14 = 18 × 5/14 × 5 = 90/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
45/35 = 45 × 2/35 × 2 = 90/70 - Add the two like fractions:
90/70 + 90/70 = 90 + 90/70 = 180/70 - 180/70 simplified gives 18/7
- So, 18/14 + 45/35 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7
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