Add 6/45 and 14/7
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 2 0/7
6/45 + 14/7 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
14/7 = 14 × 45/7 × 45 = 630/315 - Add the two like fractions:
42/315 + 630/315 = 42 + 630/315 = 672/315 - 672/315 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 6/45 + 14/7 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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