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Add 24/14 and 84/45

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 1 39/45

24/14 + 84/45 is 376/105.

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,
    84/45 = 84 × 14/45 × 14 = 1176/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/630 + 1176/630 = 1080 + 1176/630 = 2256/630
  5. 2256/630 simplified gives 376/105
  6. So, 24/14 + 84/45 = 376/105
    In mixed form: 361/105

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