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Add 70/14 and 2/90

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

70/14 + 2/90 is 226/45.

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,
    2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/630 + 14/630 = 3150 + 14/630 = 3164/630
  5. 3164/630 simplified gives 226/45
  6. So, 70/14 + 2/90 = 226/45
    In mixed form: 51/45

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