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Add 70/45 and 20/5

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 4 0/5

70/45 + 20/5 is 50/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    70/45 = 70 × 1/45 × 1 = 70/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    20/5 = 20 × 9/5 × 9 = 180/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/45 + 180/45 = 70 + 180/45 = 250/45
  5. 250/45 simplified gives 50/9
  6. So, 70/45 + 20/5 = 50/9
    In mixed form: 55/9

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