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Add 24/14 and 42/45

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 42/45

24/14 + 42/45 is 278/105.

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,
    24/14 = 24 × 45/14 × 45 = 1080/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    42/45 = 42 × 14/45 × 14 = 588/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/630 + 588/630 = 1080 + 588/630 = 1668/630
  5. 1668/630 simplified gives 278/105
  6. So, 24/14 + 42/45 = 278/105
    In mixed form: 268/105

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