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Add 49/14 and 45/4

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 11 1/4

49/14 + 45/4 is 59/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    49/14 = 49 × 2/14 × 2 = 98/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    45/4 = 45 × 7/4 × 7 = 315/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/28 + 315/28 = 98 + 315/28 = 413/28
  5. 413/28 simplified gives 59/4
  6. So, 49/14 + 45/4 = 59/4
    In mixed form: 143/4

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