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Add 45/14 and 20/4

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 5 0/4

45/14 + 20/4 is 115/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    45/14 = 45 × 2/14 × 2 = 90/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    20/4 = 20 × 7/4 × 7 = 140/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/28 + 140/28 = 90 + 140/28 = 230/28
  5. 230/28 simplified gives 115/14
  6. So, 45/14 + 20/4 = 115/14
    In mixed form: 83/14

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