Add 18/45 and 20/14
1st number: 18/45, 2nd number: 1 6/14
18/45 + 20/14 is 64/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
18/45 = 18 × 14/45 × 14 = 252/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
20/14 = 20 × 45/14 × 45 = 900/630 - Add the two like fractions:
252/630 + 900/630 = 252 + 900/630 = 1152/630 - 1152/630 simplified gives 64/35
- So, 18/45 + 20/14 = 64/35
In mixed form: 129/35
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