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Add 14/7 and 16/45

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 16/45

14/7 + 16/45 is 106/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    14/7 = 14 × 45/7 × 45 = 630/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/315 + 112/315 = 630 + 112/315 = 742/315
  5. 742/315 simplified gives 106/45
  6. So, 14/7 + 16/45 = 106/45
    In mixed form: 216/45

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