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Add 4/70 and 1/45

4/70 + 1/45 is 5/63.

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,
    4/70 = 4 × 9/70 × 9 = 36/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    1/45 = 1 × 14/45 × 14 = 14/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/630 + 14/630 = 36 + 14/630 = 50/630
  5. 50/630 simplified gives 5/63
  6. So, 4/70 + 1/45 = 5/63

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