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Add 45/14 and 84/36

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 2 12/36

45/14 + 84/36 is 233/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
    45/14 = 45 × 18/14 × 18 = 810/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    84/36 = 84 × 7/36 × 7 = 588/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/252 + 588/252 = 810 + 588/252 = 1398/252
  5. 1398/252 simplified gives 233/42
  6. So, 45/14 + 84/36 = 233/42
    In mixed form: 523/42

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