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Add 45/14 and 15/18

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 15/18

45/14 + 15/18 is 85/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    45/14 = 45 × 9/14 × 9 = 405/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    15/18 = 15 × 7/18 × 7 = 105/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/126 + 105/126 = 405 + 105/126 = 510/126
  5. 510/126 simplified gives 85/21
  6. So, 45/14 + 15/18 = 85/21
    In mixed form: 41/21

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