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Add 45/5 and 70/30

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 2 10/30

45/5 + 70/30 is 34/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    45/5 = 45 × 6/5 × 6 = 270/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    70/30 = 70 × 1/30 × 1 = 70/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/30 + 70/30 = 270 + 70/30 = 340/30
  5. 340/30 simplified gives 34/3
  6. So, 45/5 + 70/30 = 34/3
    In mixed form: 111/3

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