Add 20/2 and 14/45
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 14/45
20/2 + 14/45 is 464/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
20/2 = 20 × 45/2 × 45 = 900/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
900/90 + 28/90 = 900 + 28/90 = 928/90 - 928/90 simplified gives 464/45
- So, 20/2 + 14/45 = 464/45
In mixed form: 1014/45
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