Add 63/49 and 5/45, Solve 1 14/49 + 5/45 as a fraction

Add 63/49 and 5/45

1^st number: 1 14/49, 2^nd number: 5/45

63/49 + 5/45 is 88/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
63/49 = 63 × 45/49 × 45 = 2835/2205
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205
Add the two like fractions:
2835/2205 + 245/2205 = 2835 + 245/2205 = 3080/2205
3080/2205 simplified gives 88/63
So, 63/49 + 5/45 = 88/63
In mixed form: 125/63

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