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Add 2/45 and 70/81

2/45 + 70/81 is 368/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 81 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
    2/45 = 2 × 9/45 × 9 = 18/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    70/81 = 70 × 5/81 × 5 = 350/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/405 + 350/405 = 18 + 350/405 = 368/405
  5. So, 2/45 + 70/81 = 368/405

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