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Add 1/45 and 2/14

1/45 + 2/14 is 52/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    1/45 = 1 × 14/45 × 14 = 14/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    2/14 = 2 × 45/14 × 45 = 90/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/630 + 90/630 = 14 + 90/630 = 104/630
  5. 104/630 simplified gives 52/315
  6. So, 1/45 + 2/14 = 52/315

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