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Add 50/45 and 63/70

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 63/70

50/45 + 63/70 is 181/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    63/70 = 63 × 9/70 × 9 = 567/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/630 + 567/630 = 700 + 567/630 = 1267/630
  5. 1267/630 simplified gives 181/90
  6. So, 50/45 + 63/70 = 181/90
    In mixed form: 21/90

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