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Add 2/45 and 70/42

1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 28/42

2/45 + 70/42 is 77/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 42 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    70/42 = 70 × 15/42 × 15 = 1050/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/630 + 1050/630 = 28 + 1050/630 = 1078/630
  5. 1078/630 simplified gives 77/45
  6. So, 2/45 + 70/42 = 77/45
    In mixed form: 132/45

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