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Add 70/45 and 10/25

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 10/25

70/45 + 10/25 is 88/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    70/45 = 70 × 5/45 × 5 = 350/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/225 + 90/225 = 350 + 90/225 = 440/225
  5. 440/225 simplified gives 88/45
  6. So, 70/45 + 10/25 = 88/45
    In mixed form: 143/45

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