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Add 70/45 and 12/70

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 12/70

70/45 + 12/70 is 544/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    70/45 = 70 × 14/45 × 14 = 980/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/630 + 108/630 = 980 + 108/630 = 1088/630
  5. 1088/630 simplified gives 544/315
  6. So, 70/45 + 12/70 = 544/315
    In mixed form: 1229/315

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