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Add 70/14 and 10/90

1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 10/90

70/14 + 10/90 is 46/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 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 90 × 7 = 630,
    10/90 = 10 × 7/90 × 7 = 70/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/630 + 70/630 = 3150 + 70/630 = 3220/630
  5. 3220/630 simplified gives 46/9
  6. So, 70/14 + 10/90 = 46/9
    In mixed form: 51/9

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