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Add 14/8 and 81/45

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 1 36/45

14/8 + 81/45 is 71/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    81/45 = 81 × 8/45 × 8 = 648/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/360 + 648/360 = 630 + 648/360 = 1278/360
  5. 1278/360 simplified gives 71/20
  6. So, 14/8 + 81/45 = 71/20
    In mixed form: 311/20

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