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Add 72/45 and 54/70

1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 54/70

72/45 + 54/70 is 83/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    72/45 = 72 × 14/45 × 14 = 1008/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    54/70 = 54 × 9/70 × 9 = 486/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/630 + 486/630 = 1008 + 486/630 = 1494/630
  5. 1494/630 simplified gives 83/35
  6. So, 72/45 + 54/70 = 83/35
    In mixed form: 213/35

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