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Add 45/70 and 20/4

1st number: 45/70, 2nd number: 5 0/4

45/70 + 20/4 is 79/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 4 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    20/4 = 20 × 35/4 × 35 = 700/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/140 + 700/140 = 90 + 700/140 = 790/140
  5. 790/140 simplified gives 79/14
  6. So, 45/70 + 20/4 = 79/14
    In mixed form: 59/14

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