Add 40/45 and 14/18
40/45 + 14/18 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
80/90 + 70/90 = 80 + 70/90 = 150/90 - 150/90 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 40/45 + 14/18 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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