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Add 45/6 and 96/70

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 1 26/70

45/6 + 96/70 is 621/70.

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,
    96/70 = 96 × 3/70 × 3 = 288/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/210 + 288/210 = 1575 + 288/210 = 1863/210
  5. 1863/210 simplified gives 621/70
  6. So, 45/6 + 96/70 = 621/70
    In mixed form: 861/70

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