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Add 75/14 and 45/3

1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 15 0/3

75/14 + 45/3 is 285/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    75/14 = 75 × 3/14 × 3 = 225/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    45/3 = 45 × 14/3 × 14 = 630/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/42 + 630/42 = 225 + 630/42 = 855/42
  5. 855/42 simplified gives 285/14
  6. So, 75/14 + 45/3 = 285/14
    In mixed form: 205/14

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