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Add 14/8 and 45/10

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 4 5/10

14/8 + 45/10 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 10 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    14/8 = 14 × 5/8 × 5 = 70/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    45/10 = 45 × 4/10 × 4 = 180/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/40 + 180/40 = 70 + 180/40 = 250/40
  5. 250/40 simplified gives 25/4
  6. So, 14/8 + 45/10 = 25/4
    In mixed form: 61/4

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