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Add 10/14 and 40/45

10/14 + 40/45 is 101/63.

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,
    10/14 = 10 × 45/14 × 45 = 450/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    40/45 = 40 × 14/45 × 14 = 560/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/630 + 560/630 = 450 + 560/630 = 1010/630
  5. 1010/630 simplified gives 101/63
  6. So, 10/14 + 40/45 = 101/63
    In mixed form: 138/63

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