Add 60/14 and 50/45
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 1 5/45
60/14 + 50/45 is 340/63.
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,
60/14 = 60 × 45/14 × 45 = 2700/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/630 + 700/630 = 2700 + 700/630 = 3400/630 - 3400/630 simplified gives 340/63
- So, 60/14 + 50/45 = 340/63
In mixed form: 525/63
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/28+50/45 60/14+50/90 60/42+50/45 60/70+50/45 60/98+50/45