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Add 20/45 and 15/14

1st number: 20/45, 2nd number: 1 1/14

20/45 + 15/14 is 191/126.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    20/45 = 20 × 14/45 × 14 = 280/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    15/14 = 15 × 45/14 × 45 = 675/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/630 + 675/630 = 280 + 675/630 = 955/630
  5. 955/630 simplified gives 191/126
  6. So, 20/45 + 15/14 = 191/126
    In mixed form: 165/126

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