Add 8/14 and 27/45
8/14 + 27/45 is 41/35.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 45/14 × 45 = 360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
27/45 = 27 × 14/45 × 14 = 378/630 - Add the two like fractions:
360/630 + 378/630 = 360 + 378/630 = 738/630 - 738/630 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 8/14 + 27/45 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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