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Add 6/14 and 8/45

6/14 + 8/45 is 191/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    6/14 = 6 × 45/14 × 45 = 270/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/630 + 112/630 = 270 + 112/630 = 382/630
  5. 382/630 simplified gives 191/315
  6. So, 6/14 + 8/45 = 191/315

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