Add 45/14 and 15/45, Solve 3 3/14 + 15/45 as a fraction

Add 45/14 and 15/45

1^st number: 3 3/14, 2^nd number: 15/45

45/14 + 15/45 is 149/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
45/14 = 45 × 45/14 × 45 = 2025/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
15/45 = 15 × 14/45 × 14 = 210/630
Add the two like fractions:
2025/630 + 210/630 = 2025 + 210/630 = 2235/630
2235/630 simplified gives 149/42
So, 45/14 + 15/45 = 149/42
In mixed form: 323/42

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