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Add 70/4 and 54/45

1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 1 9/45

70/4 + 54/45 is 187/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    70/4 = 70 × 45/4 × 45 = 3150/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/180 + 216/180 = 3150 + 216/180 = 3366/180
  5. 3366/180 simplified gives 187/10
  6. So, 70/4 + 54/45 = 187/10
    In mixed form: 187/10

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