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Add 1/70 and 45/30

1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 1 15/30

1/70 + 45/30 is 53/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/210 + 315/210 = 3 + 315/210 = 318/210
  5. 318/210 simplified gives 53/35
  6. So, 1/70 + 45/30 = 53/35
    In mixed form: 118/35

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