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Add 63/70 and 2/45

63/70 + 2/45 is 17/18.

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,
    63/70 = 63 × 9/70 × 9 = 567/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/630 + 28/630 = 567 + 28/630 = 595/630
  5. 595/630 simplified gives 17/18
  6. So, 63/70 + 2/45 = 17/18

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