Add 45/25 and 18/14
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 1 4/14
45/25 + 18/14 is 108/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
18/14 = 18 × 25/14 × 25 = 450/350 - Add the two like fractions:
630/350 + 450/350 = 630 + 450/350 = 1080/350 - 1080/350 simplified gives 108/35
- So, 45/25 + 18/14 = 108/35
In mixed form: 33/35
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