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Add 75/7 and 70/45

1st number: 10 5/7, 2nd number: 1 25/45

75/7 + 70/45 is 773/63.

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,
    75/7 = 75 × 45/7 × 45 = 3375/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    70/45 = 70 × 7/45 × 7 = 490/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3375/315 + 490/315 = 3375 + 490/315 = 3865/315
  5. 3865/315 simplified gives 773/63
  6. So, 75/7 + 70/45 = 773/63
    In mixed form: 1217/63

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