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Add 60/2 and 70/45

1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 1 25/45

60/2 + 70/45 is 284/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    60/2 = 60 × 45/2 × 45 = 2700/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/90 + 140/90 = 2700 + 140/90 = 2840/90
  5. 2840/90 simplified gives 284/9
  6. So, 60/2 + 70/45 = 284/9
    In mixed form: 315/9

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