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Add 45/9 and 63/14

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 4 7/14

45/9 + 63/14 is 19/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    45/9 = 45 × 14/9 × 14 = 630/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    63/14 = 63 × 9/14 × 9 = 567/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/126 + 567/126 = 630 + 567/126 = 1197/126
  5. 1197/126 simplified gives 19/2
  6. So, 45/9 + 63/14 = 19/2
    In mixed form: 91/2

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