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Add 2/14 and 16/45

2/14 + 16/45 is 157/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    2/14 = 2 × 45/14 × 45 = 90/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    16/45 = 16 × 14/45 × 14 = 224/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/630 + 224/630 = 90 + 224/630 = 314/630
  5. 314/630 simplified gives 157/315
  6. So, 2/14 + 16/45 = 157/315

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