Add 2/45 and 14/10
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 4/10
2/45 + 14/10 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90 - Add the two like fractions:
4/90 + 126/90 = 4 + 126/90 = 130/90 - 130/90 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 2/45 + 14/10 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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