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Add 20/45 and 14/10

1st number: 20/45, 2nd number: 1 4/10

20/45 + 14/10 is 83/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    20/45 = 20 × 2/45 × 2 = 40/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/90 + 126/90 = 40 + 126/90 = 166/90
  5. 166/90 simplified gives 83/45
  6. So, 20/45 + 14/10 = 83/45
    In mixed form: 138/45

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