Add 45/25 and 14/18
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 14/18
45/25 + 14/18 is 116/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
45/25 = 45 × 18/25 × 18 = 810/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450 - Add the two like fractions:
810/450 + 350/450 = 810 + 350/450 = 1160/450 - 1160/450 simplified gives 116/45
- So, 45/25 + 14/18 = 116/45
In mixed form: 226/45
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