Add 2/45 and 40/14
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 12/14
2/45 + 40/14 is 914/315.
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,
40/14 = 40 × 45/14 × 45 = 1800/630 - Add the two like fractions:
28/630 + 1800/630 = 28 + 1800/630 = 1828/630 - 1828/630 simplified gives 914/315
- So, 2/45 + 40/14 = 914/315
In mixed form: 2284/315
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