Add 4/10 and 14/18
4/10 + 14/18 is 53/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
4/10 = 4 × 9/10 × 9 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
36/90 + 70/90 = 36 + 70/90 = 106/90 - 106/90 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 4/10 + 14/18 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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