Add 7/45 and 16/14
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 1 2/14
7/45 + 16/14 is 409/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
7/45 = 7 × 14/45 × 14 = 98/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
16/14 = 16 × 45/14 × 45 = 720/630 - Add the two like fractions:
98/630 + 720/630 = 98 + 720/630 = 818/630 - 818/630 simplified gives 409/315
- So, 7/45 + 16/14 = 409/315
In mixed form: 194/315
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