Add 81/14 and 2/45, Solve 5 11/14 + 2/45 as a fraction

Add 81/14 and 2/45

1^st number: 5 11/14, 2^nd number: 2/45

81/14 + 2/45 is 3673/630.

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,
81/14 = 81 × 45/14 × 45 = 3645/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630
Add the two like fractions:
3645/630 + 28/630 = 3645 + 28/630 = 3673/630
So, 81/14 + 2/45 = 3673/630
In mixed form: 5523/630

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