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Add 36/45 and 84/14

1st number: 36/45, 2nd number: 6 0/14

36/45 + 84/14 is 34/5.

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,
    36/45 = 36 × 14/45 × 14 = 504/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    84/14 = 84 × 45/14 × 45 = 3780/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/630 + 3780/630 = 504 + 3780/630 = 4284/630
  5. 4284/630 simplified gives 34/5
  6. So, 36/45 + 84/14 = 34/5
    In mixed form: 64/5

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