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Add 14/7 and 80/45

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 1 35/45

14/7 + 80/45 is 34/9.

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,
    80/45 = 80 × 7/45 × 7 = 560/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/315 + 560/315 = 630 + 560/315 = 1190/315
  5. 1190/315 simplified gives 34/9
  6. So, 14/7 + 80/45 = 34/9
    In mixed form: 37/9

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