Add 2/4 and 45/7, Solve 2/4 + 6 3/7 as a fraction

Add 2/4 and 45/7

1^st number: 2/4, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

2/4 + 45/7 is 97/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
2/4 = 2 × 7/4 × 7 = 14/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
45/7 = 45 × 4/7 × 4 = 180/28
Add the two like fractions:
14/28 + 180/28 = 14 + 180/28 = 194/28
194/28 simplified gives 97/14
So, 2/4 + 45/7 = 97/14
In mixed form: 613/14

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