Add 56/14 and 7/45, Solve 4 0/14 + 7/45 as a fraction

Add 56/14 and 7/45

1^st number: 4 0/14, 2^nd number: 7/45

56/14 + 7/45 is 187/45.

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,
56/14 = 56 × 45/14 × 45 = 2520/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
7/45 = 7 × 14/45 × 14 = 98/630
Add the two like fractions:
2520/630 + 98/630 = 2520 + 98/630 = 2618/630
2618/630 simplified gives 187/45
So, 56/14 + 7/45 = 187/45
In mixed form: 47/45

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