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Add 4/45 and 14/7

1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 2 0/7

4/45 + 14/7 is 94/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    14/7 = 14 × 45/7 × 45 = 630/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/315 + 630/315 = 28 + 630/315 = 658/315
  5. 658/315 simplified gives 94/45
  6. So, 4/45 + 14/7 = 94/45
    In mixed form: 24/45

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