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Add 40/45 and 84/14

1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 6 0/14

40/45 + 84/14 is 62/9.

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,
    40/45 = 40 × 14/45 × 14 = 560/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    84/14 = 84 × 45/14 × 45 = 3780/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/630 + 3780/630 = 560 + 3780/630 = 4340/630
  5. 4340/630 simplified gives 62/9
  6. So, 40/45 + 84/14 = 62/9
    In mixed form: 68/9

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