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Add 9/45 and 4/14

9/45 + 4/14 is 17/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    9/45 = 9 × 14/45 × 14 = 126/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    4/14 = 4 × 45/14 × 45 = 180/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/630 + 180/630 = 126 + 180/630 = 306/630
  5. 306/630 simplified gives 17/35
  6. So, 9/45 + 4/14 = 17/35

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