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Add 8/70 and 75/45

1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 1 30/45

8/70 + 75/45 is 187/105.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    75/45 = 75 × 14/45 × 14 = 1050/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/630 + 1050/630 = 72 + 1050/630 = 1122/630
  5. 1122/630 simplified gives 187/105
  6. So, 8/70 + 75/45 = 187/105
    In mixed form: 182/105

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