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Add 70/56 and 35/45

1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 35/45

70/56 + 35/45 is 73/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    70/56 = 70 × 45/56 × 45 = 3150/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    35/45 = 35 × 56/45 × 56 = 1960/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/2520 + 1960/2520 = 3150 + 1960/2520 = 5110/2520
  5. 5110/2520 simplified gives 73/36
  6. So, 70/56 + 35/45 = 73/36
    In mixed form: 21/36

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