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Add 56/14 and 28/45

1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 28/45

56/14 + 28/45 is 208/45.

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,
    28/45 = 28 × 14/45 × 14 = 392/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/630 + 392/630 = 2520 + 392/630 = 2912/630
  5. 2912/630 simplified gives 208/45
  6. So, 56/14 + 28/45 = 208/45
    In mixed form: 428/45

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