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Add 10/4 and 70/45

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 1 25/45

10/4 + 70/45 is 73/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    10/4 = 10 × 45/4 × 45 = 450/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/180 + 280/180 = 450 + 280/180 = 730/180
  5. 730/180 simplified gives 73/18
  6. So, 10/4 + 70/45 = 73/18
    In mixed form: 41/18

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