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Add 70/45 and 2/50

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 2/50

70/45 + 2/50 is 359/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    70/45 = 70 × 10/45 × 10 = 700/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/450 + 18/450 = 700 + 18/450 = 718/450
  5. 718/450 simplified gives 359/225
  6. So, 70/45 + 2/50 = 359/225
    In mixed form: 1134/225

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