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Add 45/5 and 5/7

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 5/7

45/5 + 5/7 is 68/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    45/5 = 45 × 7/5 × 7 = 315/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    5/7 = 5 × 5/7 × 5 = 25/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/35 + 25/35 = 315 + 25/35 = 340/35
  5. 340/35 simplified gives 68/7
  6. So, 45/5 + 5/7 = 68/7
    In mixed form: 95/7

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