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Add 6/45 and 50/70

6/45 + 50/70 is 89/105.

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,
    6/45 = 6 × 14/45 × 14 = 84/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/630 + 450/630 = 84 + 450/630 = 534/630
  5. 534/630 simplified gives 89/105
  6. So, 6/45 + 50/70 = 89/105

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