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Add 1/14 and 2/45

1/14 + 2/45 is 73/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    1/14 = 1 × 45/14 × 45 = 45/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/630 + 28/630 = 45 + 28/630 = 73/630
  5. So, 1/14 + 2/45 = 73/630

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