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Add 45/90 and 8/14

45/90 + 8/14 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    45/90 = 45 × 7/90 × 7 = 315/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    8/14 = 8 × 45/14 × 45 = 360/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/630 + 360/630 = 315 + 360/630 = 675/630
  5. 675/630 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 45/90 + 8/14 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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