Add 14/5 and 6/45, Solve 2 4/5 + 6/45 as a fraction

Add 14/5 and 6/45

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 6/45

14/5 + 6/45 is 44/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
14/5 = 14 × 9/5 × 9 = 126/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45
Add the two like fractions:
126/45 + 6/45 = 126 + 6/45 = 132/45
132/45 simplified gives 44/15
So, 14/5 + 6/45 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15

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