Add 4/14 and 48/45, Solve 4/14 + 1 3/45 as a fraction

Add 4/14 and 48/45

1^st number: 4/14, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

4/14 + 48/45 is 142/105.

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,
4/14 = 4 × 45/14 × 45 = 180/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630
Add the two like fractions:
180/630 + 672/630 = 180 + 672/630 = 852/630
852/630 simplified gives 142/105
So, 4/14 + 48/45 = 142/105
In mixed form: 137/105

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