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Add 45/14 and 5/75

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 5/75

45/14 + 5/75 is 689/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
    45/14 = 45 × 75/14 × 75 = 3375/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    5/75 = 5 × 14/75 × 14 = 70/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3375/1050 + 70/1050 = 3375 + 70/1050 = 3445/1050
  5. 3445/1050 simplified gives 689/210
  6. So, 45/14 + 5/75 = 689/210
    In mixed form: 359/210

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