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Add 56/14 and 21/45

1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 21/45

56/14 + 21/45 is 67/15.

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,
    56/14 = 56 × 45/14 × 45 = 2520/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    21/45 = 21 × 14/45 × 14 = 294/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/630 + 294/630 = 2520 + 294/630 = 2814/630
  5. 2814/630 simplified gives 67/15
  6. So, 56/14 + 21/45 = 67/15
    In mixed form: 47/15

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