Add 45/5 and 2/14, Solve 9 0/5 + 2/14 as a fraction

Add 45/5 and 2/14

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 2/14

45/5 + 2/14 is 64/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
45/5 = 45 × 14/5 × 14 = 630/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70
Add the two like fractions:
630/70 + 10/70 = 630 + 10/70 = 640/70
640/70 simplified gives 64/7
So, 45/5 + 2/14 = 64/7
In mixed form: 91/7

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