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Add 7/70 and 45/3

1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 15 0/3

7/70 + 45/3 is 151/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 3 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    45/3 = 45 × 70/3 × 70 = 3150/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/210 + 3150/210 = 21 + 3150/210 = 3171/210
  5. 3171/210 simplified gives 151/10
  6. So, 7/70 + 45/3 = 151/10
    In mixed form: 151/10

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