Add 14/45 and 15/7, Solve 14/45 + 2 1/7 as a fraction

Add 14/45 and 15/7

1^st number: 14/45, 2^nd number: 2 1/7

14/45 + 15/7 is 773/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
14/45 = 14 × 7/45 × 7 = 98/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
15/7 = 15 × 45/7 × 45 = 675/315
Add the two like fractions:
98/315 + 675/315 = 98 + 675/315 = 773/315
So, 14/45 + 15/7 = 773/315
In mixed form: 2143/315

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