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Add 48/14 and 63/45

1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 1 18/45

48/14 + 63/45 is 169/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    48/14 = 48 × 45/14 × 45 = 2160/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    63/45 = 63 × 14/45 × 14 = 882/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/630 + 882/630 = 2160 + 882/630 = 3042/630
  5. 3042/630 simplified gives 169/35
  6. So, 48/14 + 63/45 = 169/35
    In mixed form: 429/35

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