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Add 4/70 and 5/45

4/70 + 5/45 is 53/315.

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,
    5/45 = 5 × 14/45 × 14 = 70/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/630 + 70/630 = 36 + 70/630 = 106/630
  5. 106/630 simplified gives 53/315
  6. So, 4/70 + 5/45 = 53/315

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