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Add 45/70 and 10/45

45/70 + 10/45 is 109/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    10/45 = 10 × 14/45 × 14 = 140/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/630 + 140/630 = 405 + 140/630 = 545/630
  5. 545/630 simplified gives 109/126
  6. So, 45/70 + 10/45 = 109/126

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