Add 4/45 and 16/14
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 1 2/14
4/45 + 16/14 is 388/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
4/45 = 4 × 14/45 × 14 = 56/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
16/14 = 16 × 45/14 × 45 = 720/630 - Add the two like fractions:
56/630 + 720/630 = 56 + 720/630 = 776/630 - 776/630 simplified gives 388/315
- So, 4/45 + 16/14 = 388/315
In mixed form: 173/315
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