Add 5/14 and 56/45, Solve 5/14 + 1 11/45 as a fraction

Add 5/14 and 56/45

1^st number: 5/14, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

5/14 + 56/45 is 1009/630.

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,
5/14 = 5 × 45/14 × 45 = 225/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
56/45 = 56 × 14/45 × 14 = 784/630
Add the two like fractions:
225/630 + 784/630 = 225 + 784/630 = 1009/630
So, 5/14 + 56/45 = 1009/630
In mixed form: 1379/630

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