Add 35/14 and 40/45
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 40/45
35/14 + 40/45 is 61/18.
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,
35/14 = 35 × 45/14 × 45 = 1575/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
40/45 = 40 × 14/45 × 14 = 560/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/630 + 560/630 = 1575 + 560/630 = 2135/630 - 2135/630 simplified gives 61/18
- So, 35/14 + 40/45 = 61/18
In mixed form: 37/18
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