Add 18/3 and 14/45
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 14/45
18/3 + 14/45 is 284/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
18/3 = 18 × 15/3 × 15 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45 - Add the two like fractions:
270/45 + 14/45 = 270 + 14/45 = 284/45 - So, 18/3 + 14/45 = 284/45
In mixed form: 614/45
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