Add 14/28 and 45/5, Solve 14/28 + 9 0/5 as a fraction

Add 14/28 and 45/5

1^st number: 14/28, 2^nd number: 9 0/5

14/28 + 45/5 is 19/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
45/5 = 45 × 28/5 × 28 = 1260/140
Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 1260/140 = 70 + 1260/140 = 1330/140
1330/140 simplified gives 19/2
So, 14/28 + 45/5 = 19/2
In mixed form: 91/2

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