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Add 45/5 and 50/70

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 50/70

45/5 + 50/70 is 68/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   45/5 = 45 × 14/5 × 14 = 630/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   50/70 = 50 × 1/70 × 1 = 50/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/70 + 50/70 = 630 + 50/70 = 680/70
5. 680/70 simplified gives 68/7
6. So, 45/5 + 50/70 = 68/7
   In mixed form: 95/7

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