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Add 6/70 and 8/45

6/70 + 8/45 is 83/315.

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,
    6/70 = 6 × 9/70 × 9 = 54/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/630 + 112/630 = 54 + 112/630 = 166/630
  5. 166/630 simplified gives 83/315
  6. So, 6/70 + 8/45 = 83/315

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