Add 32/14 and 15/45, Solve 2 4/14 + 15/45 as a fraction

Add 32/14 and 15/45

1^st number: 2 4/14, 2^nd number: 15/45

32/14 + 15/45 is 55/21.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
32/14 = 32 × 45/14 × 45 = 1440/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
15/45 = 15 × 14/45 × 14 = 210/630
Add the two like fractions:
1440/630 + 210/630 = 1440 + 210/630 = 1650/630
1650/630 simplified gives 55/21
So, 32/14 + 15/45 = 55/21
In mixed form: 213/21

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