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Add 70/50 and 84/45

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 1 39/45

70/50 + 84/45 is 49/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    70/50 = 70 × 9/50 × 9 = 630/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    84/45 = 84 × 10/45 × 10 = 840/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/450 + 840/450 = 630 + 840/450 = 1470/450
  5. 1470/450 simplified gives 49/15
  6. So, 70/50 + 84/45 = 49/15
    In mixed form: 34/15

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