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Add 60/9 and 45/70

1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 45/70

60/9 + 45/70 is 307/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    60/9 = 60 × 70/9 × 70 = 4200/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4200/630 + 405/630 = 4200 + 405/630 = 4605/630
  5. 4605/630 simplified gives 307/42
  6. So, 60/9 + 45/70 = 307/42
    In mixed form: 713/42

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