Add 45/14 and 16/20
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 16/20
45/14 + 16/20 is 281/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
45/14 = 45 × 10/14 × 10 = 450/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
450/140 + 112/140 = 450 + 112/140 = 562/140 - 562/140 simplified gives 281/70
- So, 45/14 + 16/20 = 281/70
In mixed form: 41/70
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