Add 20/45 and 15/14
1st number: 20/45, 2nd number: 1 1/14
20/45 + 15/14 is 191/126.
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,
20/45 = 20 × 14/45 × 14 = 280/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
15/14 = 15 × 45/14 × 45 = 675/630 - Add the two like fractions:
280/630 + 675/630 = 280 + 675/630 = 955/630 - 955/630 simplified gives 191/126
- So, 20/45 + 15/14 = 191/126
In mixed form: 165/126
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