Add 48/14 and 9/45, Solve 3 6/14 + 9/45 as a fraction

Add 48/14 and 9/45

1^st number: 3 6/14, 2^nd number: 9/45

48/14 + 9/45 is 127/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
48/14 = 48 × 45/14 × 45 = 2160/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
9/45 = 9 × 14/45 × 14 = 126/630
Add the two like fractions:
2160/630 + 126/630 = 2160 + 126/630 = 2286/630
2286/630 simplified gives 127/35
So, 48/14 + 9/45 = 127/35
In mixed form: 322/35

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