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Add 70/45 and 30/18

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 1 12/18

70/45 + 30/18 is 29/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/90 + 150/90 = 140 + 150/90 = 290/90
  5. 290/90 simplified gives 29/9
  6. So, 70/45 + 30/18 = 29/9
    In mixed form: 32/9

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