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Add 32/45 and 8/70

32/45 + 8/70 is 52/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    32/45 = 32 × 14/45 × 14 = 448/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/630 + 72/630 = 448 + 72/630 = 520/630
  5. 520/630 simplified gives 52/63
  6. So, 32/45 + 8/70 = 52/63

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