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Add 2/14 and 63/45

1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 1 18/45

2/14 + 63/45 is 54/35.

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,
    63/45 = 63 × 14/45 × 14 = 882/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/630 + 882/630 = 90 + 882/630 = 972/630
  5. 972/630 simplified gives 54/35
  6. So, 2/14 + 63/45 = 54/35
    In mixed form: 119/35

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