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Add 70/7 and 4/45

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 4/45

70/7 + 4/45 is 454/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    70/7 = 70 × 45/7 × 45 = 3150/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/315 + 28/315 = 3150 + 28/315 = 3178/315
  5. 3178/315 simplified gives 454/45
  6. So, 70/7 + 4/45 = 454/45
    In mixed form: 104/45

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