Add 21/14 and 1/45
1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 1/45
21/14 + 1/45 is 137/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
21/14 = 21 × 45/14 × 45 = 945/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
1/45 = 1 × 14/45 × 14 = 14/630 - Add the two like fractions:
945/630 + 14/630 = 945 + 14/630 = 959/630 - 959/630 simplified gives 137/90
- So, 21/14 + 1/45 = 137/90
In mixed form: 147/90
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