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Add 70/14 and 10/45

1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 10/45

70/14 + 10/45 is 47/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    70/14 = 70 × 45/14 × 45 = 3150/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    10/45 = 10 × 14/45 × 14 = 140/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/630 + 140/630 = 3150 + 140/630 = 3290/630
  5. 3290/630 simplified gives 47/9
  6. So, 70/14 + 10/45 = 47/9
    In mixed form: 52/9

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