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Add 45/8 and 7/14

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 7/14

45/8 + 7/14 is 49/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 14 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    45/8 = 45 × 7/8 × 7 = 315/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    7/14 = 7 × 4/14 × 4 = 28/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/56 + 28/56 = 315 + 28/56 = 343/56
  5. 343/56 simplified gives 49/8
  6. So, 45/8 + 7/14 = 49/8
    In mixed form: 61/8

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