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Add 63/14 and 45/5

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 9 0/5

63/14 + 45/5 is 27/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 5 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    63/14 = 63 × 5/14 × 5 = 315/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    45/5 = 45 × 14/5 × 14 = 630/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/70 + 630/70 = 315 + 630/70 = 945/70
  5. 945/70 simplified gives 27/2
  6. So, 63/14 + 45/5 = 27/2
    In mixed form: 131/2

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