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Add 70/90 and 14/35

70/90 + 14/35 is 53/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    70/90 = 70 × 7/90 × 7 = 490/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    14/35 = 14 × 18/35 × 18 = 252/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/630 + 252/630 = 490 + 252/630 = 742/630
  5. 742/630 simplified gives 53/45
  6. So, 70/90 + 14/35 = 53/45
    In mixed form: 18/45

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