Add 2/45 and 21/14
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 7/14
2/45 + 21/14 is 139/90.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
21/14 = 21 × 45/14 × 45 = 945/630 - Add the two like fractions:
28/630 + 945/630 = 28 + 945/630 = 973/630 - 973/630 simplified gives 139/90
- So, 2/45 + 21/14 = 139/90
In mixed form: 149/90
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