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Add 14/45 and 8/35

14/45 + 8/35 is 34/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    14/45 = 14 × 7/45 × 7 = 98/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/315 + 72/315 = 98 + 72/315 = 170/315
  5. 170/315 simplified gives 34/63
  6. So, 14/45 + 8/35 = 34/63

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