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Add 5/14 and 6/45

5/14 + 6/45 is 103/210.

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,
    5/14 = 5 × 45/14 × 45 = 225/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    6/45 = 6 × 14/45 × 14 = 84/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/630 + 84/630 = 225 + 84/630 = 309/630
  5. 309/630 simplified gives 103/210
  6. So, 5/14 + 6/45 = 103/210

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