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Add 24/45 and 63/14

1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 4 7/14

24/45 + 63/14 is 151/30.

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,
    63/14 = 63 × 45/14 × 45 = 2835/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/630 + 2835/630 = 336 + 2835/630 = 3171/630
  5. 3171/630 simplified gives 151/30
  6. So, 24/45 + 63/14 = 151/30
    In mixed form: 51/30

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