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Add 45/14 and 4/18

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 4/18

45/14 + 4/18 is 433/126.

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,
    4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/126 + 28/126 = 405 + 28/126 = 433/126
  5. So, 45/14 + 4/18 = 433/126
    In mixed form: 355/126

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