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Add 45/10 and 14/20

1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 14/20

45/10 + 14/20 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 20 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
    45/10 = 45 × 2/10 × 2 = 90/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    14/20 = 14 × 1/20 × 1 = 14/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/20 + 14/20 = 90 + 14/20 = 104/20
  5. 104/20 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 45/10 + 14/20 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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