Add 36/14 and 3/45
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 3/45
36/14 + 3/45 is 277/105.
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,
36/14 = 36 × 45/14 × 45 = 1620/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/630 + 42/630 = 1620 + 42/630 = 1662/630 - 1662/630 simplified gives 277/105
- So, 36/14 + 3/45 = 277/105
In mixed form: 267/105
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