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Add 18/9 and 14/45

1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 14/45

18/9 + 14/45 is 104/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    18/9 = 18 × 5/9 × 5 = 90/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/45 + 14/45 = 90 + 14/45 = 104/45
  5. So, 18/9 + 14/45 = 104/45
    In mixed form: 214/45

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