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Add 70/60 and 14/45

1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 14/45

70/60 + 14/45 is 133/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/180 + 56/180 = 210 + 56/180 = 266/180
  5. 266/180 simplified gives 133/90
  6. So, 70/60 + 14/45 = 133/90
    In mixed form: 143/90

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