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Add 3/70 and 9/45

3/70 + 9/45 is 17/70.

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,
    3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    9/45 = 9 × 14/45 × 14 = 126/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/630 + 126/630 = 27 + 126/630 = 153/630
  5. 153/630 simplified gives 17/70
  6. So, 3/70 + 9/45 = 17/70

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