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Add 1/70 and 49/45

1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 1 4/45

1/70 + 49/45 is 139/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    49/45 = 49 × 14/45 × 14 = 686/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/630 + 686/630 = 9 + 686/630 = 695/630
  5. 695/630 simplified gives 139/126
  6. So, 1/70 + 49/45 = 139/126
    In mixed form: 113/126

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