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Add 45/14 and 70/8

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 8 6/8

45/14 + 70/8 is 335/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 8 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    45/14 = 45 × 4/14 × 4 = 180/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    70/8 = 70 × 7/8 × 7 = 490/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/56 + 490/56 = 180 + 490/56 = 670/56
  5. 670/56 simplified gives 335/28
  6. So, 45/14 + 70/8 = 335/28
    In mixed form: 1127/28

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