Add 75/14 and 5/45
1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 5/45
75/14 + 5/45 is 689/126.
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,
75/14 = 75 × 45/14 × 45 = 3375/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
5/45 = 5 × 14/45 × 14 = 70/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/630 + 70/630 = 3375 + 70/630 = 3445/630 - 3445/630 simplified gives 689/126
- So, 75/14 + 5/45 = 689/126
In mixed form: 559/126
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