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Add 14/5 and 63/9

1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 7 0/9

14/5 + 63/9 is 49/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    14/5 = 14 × 9/5 × 9 = 126/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    63/9 = 63 × 5/9 × 5 = 315/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/45 + 315/45 = 126 + 315/45 = 441/45
  5. 441/45 simplified gives 49/5
  6. So, 14/5 + 63/9 = 49/5
    In mixed form: 94/5

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