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Add 70/25 and 14/45

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 14/45

70/25 + 14/45 is 28/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    14/45 = 14 × 5/45 × 5 = 70/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/225 + 70/225 = 630 + 70/225 = 700/225
  5. 700/225 simplified gives 28/9
  6. So, 70/25 + 14/45 = 28/9
    In mixed form: 31/9

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