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Add 63/14 and 8/45

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 8/45

63/14 + 8/45 is 421/90.

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,
    63/14 = 63 × 45/14 × 45 = 2835/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/630 + 112/630 = 2835 + 112/630 = 2947/630
  5. 2947/630 simplified gives 421/90
  6. So, 63/14 + 8/45 = 421/90
    In mixed form: 461/90

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