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Add 24/45 and 45/14

1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 3 3/14

24/45 + 45/14 is 787/210.

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,
    24/45 = 24 × 14/45 × 14 = 336/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    45/14 = 45 × 45/14 × 45 = 2025/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/630 + 2025/630 = 336 + 2025/630 = 2361/630
  5. 2361/630 simplified gives 787/210
  6. So, 24/45 + 45/14 = 787/210
    In mixed form: 3157/210

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