Add 45/9 and 21/14, Solve 5 0/9 + 1 7/14 as a fraction

Add 45/9 and 21/14

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 7/14

45/9 + 21/14 is 13/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
45/9 = 45 × 14/9 × 14 = 630/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
21/14 = 21 × 9/14 × 9 = 189/126
Add the two like fractions:
630/126 + 189/126 = 630 + 189/126 = 819/126
819/126 simplified gives 13/2
So, 45/9 + 21/14 = 13/2
In mixed form: 61/2

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