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Add 45/70 and 70/4

1st number: 45/70, 2nd number: 17 2/4

45/70 + 70/4 is 127/7.

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,
    70/4 = 70 × 35/4 × 35 = 2450/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/140 + 2450/140 = 90 + 2450/140 = 2540/140
  5. 2540/140 simplified gives 127/7
  6. So, 45/70 + 70/4 = 127/7
    In mixed form: 181/7

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