Add 45/9 and 14/21
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 14/21
45/9 + 14/21 is 17/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
45/9 = 45 × 7/9 × 7 = 315/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
14/21 = 14 × 3/21 × 3 = 42/63 - Add the two like fractions:
315/63 + 42/63 = 315 + 42/63 = 357/63 - 357/63 simplified gives 17/3
- So, 45/9 + 14/21 = 17/3
In mixed form: 52/3
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