Add 24/45 and 36/14, Solve 24/45 + 2 8/14 as a fraction

Add 24/45 and 36/14

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 2 8/14

24/45 + 36/14 is 326/105.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
24/45 = 24 × 14/45 × 14 = 336/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
36/14 = 36 × 45/14 × 45 = 1620/630
Add the two like fractions:
336/630 + 1620/630 = 336 + 1620/630 = 1956/630
1956/630 simplified gives 326/105
So, 24/45 + 36/14 = 326/105
In mixed form: 311/105

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