Add 8/14 and 50/45, Solve 8/14 + 1 5/45 as a fraction

Add 8/14 and 50/45

1^st number: 8/14, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

8/14 + 50/45 is 106/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
8/14 = 8 × 45/14 × 45 = 360/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630
Add the two like fractions:
360/630 + 700/630 = 360 + 700/630 = 1060/630
1060/630 simplified gives 106/63
So, 8/14 + 50/45 = 106/63
In mixed form: 143/63

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