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Add 45/6 and 12/70

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 12/70

45/6 + 12/70 is 537/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    45/6 = 45 × 35/6 × 35 = 1575/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/210 + 36/210 = 1575 + 36/210 = 1611/210
  5. 1611/210 simplified gives 537/70
  6. So, 45/6 + 12/70 = 537/70
    In mixed form: 747/70

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