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Add 7/14 and 63/45

1st number: 7/14, 2nd number: 1 18/45

7/14 + 63/45 is 19/10.

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,
    7/14 = 7 × 45/14 × 45 = 315/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    63/45 = 63 × 14/45 × 14 = 882/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/630 + 882/630 = 315 + 882/630 = 1197/630
  5. 1197/630 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 7/14 + 63/45 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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