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Add 36/14 and 40/45

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 40/45

36/14 + 40/45 is 218/63.

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,
    36/14 = 36 × 45/14 × 45 = 1620/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    40/45 = 40 × 14/45 × 14 = 560/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/630 + 560/630 = 1620 + 560/630 = 2180/630
  5. 2180/630 simplified gives 218/63
  6. So, 36/14 + 40/45 = 218/63
    In mixed form: 329/63

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