Add 24/14 and 27/45, Solve 1 10/14 + 27/45 as a fraction

Add 24/14 and 27/45

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 27/45

24/14 + 27/45 is 81/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
24/14 = 24 × 45/14 × 45 = 1080/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
27/45 = 27 × 14/45 × 14 = 378/630
Add the two like fractions:
1080/630 + 378/630 = 1080 + 378/630 = 1458/630
1458/630 simplified gives 81/35
So, 24/14 + 27/45 = 81/35
In mixed form: 211/35

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