Add 40/45 and 14/36
40/45 + 14/36 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
160/180 + 70/180 = 160 + 70/180 = 230/180 - 230/180 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 40/45 + 14/36 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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