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Add 45/14 and 27/16

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 1 11/16

45/14 + 27/16 is 549/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    45/14 = 45 × 8/14 × 8 = 360/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    27/16 = 27 × 7/16 × 7 = 189/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/112 + 189/112 = 360 + 189/112 = 549/112
  5. So, 45/14 + 27/16 = 549/112
    In mixed form: 4101/112

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