Add 3/45 and 14/18
3/45 + 14/18 is 38/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
6/90 + 70/90 = 6 + 70/90 = 76/90 - 76/90 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 3/45 + 14/18 = 38/45
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