Add 45/9 and 14/4
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 3 2/4
45/9 + 14/4 is 17/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
45/9 = 45 × 4/9 × 4 = 180/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
14/4 = 14 × 9/4 × 9 = 126/36 - Add the two like fractions:
180/36 + 126/36 = 180 + 126/36 = 306/36 - 306/36 simplified gives 17/2
- So, 45/9 + 14/4 = 17/2
In mixed form: 81/2
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