Add 30/14 and 50/45
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 1 5/45
30/14 + 50/45 is 205/63.
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,
30/14 = 30 × 45/14 × 45 = 1350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/630 + 700/630 = 1350 + 700/630 = 2050/630 - 2050/630 simplified gives 205/63
- So, 30/14 + 50/45 = 205/63
In mixed form: 316/63
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