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Add 1/14 and 50/45

1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 1 5/45

1/14 + 50/45 is 149/126.

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,
    50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/630 + 700/630 = 45 + 700/630 = 745/630
  5. 745/630 simplified gives 149/126
  6. So, 1/14 + 50/45 = 149/126
    In mixed form: 123/126

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