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Add 14/45 and 24/56

14/45 + 24/56 is 233/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    14/45 = 14 × 56/45 × 56 = 784/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    24/56 = 24 × 45/56 × 45 = 1080/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/2520 + 1080/2520 = 784 + 1080/2520 = 1864/2520
  5. 1864/2520 simplified gives 233/315
  6. So, 14/45 + 24/56 = 233/315

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