Add 45/14 and 20/45
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 20/45
45/14 + 20/45 is 461/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
20/45 = 20 × 14/45 × 14 = 280/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/630 + 280/630 = 2025 + 280/630 = 2305/630 - 2305/630 simplified gives 461/126
- So, 45/14 + 20/45 = 461/126
In mixed form: 383/126
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