Add 5/14 and 30/45
5/14 + 30/45 is 43/42.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 45/14 × 45 = 225/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
30/45 = 30 × 14/45 × 14 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
225/630 + 420/630 = 225 + 420/630 = 645/630 - 645/630 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 5/14 + 30/45 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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