Add 40/14 and 5/45, Solve 2 12/14 + 5/45 as a fraction

Add 40/14 and 5/45

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 5/45

40/14 + 5/45 is 187/63.

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,
40/14 = 40 × 45/14 × 45 = 1800/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
5/45 = 5 × 14/45 × 14 = 70/630
Add the two like fractions:
1800/630 + 70/630 = 1800 + 70/630 = 1870/630
1870/630 simplified gives 187/63
So, 40/14 + 5/45 = 187/63
In mixed form: 261/63

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