Add 45/70 and 3/6
45/70 + 3/6 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
3/6 = 3 × 35/6 × 35 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
135/210 + 105/210 = 135 + 105/210 = 240/210 - 240/210 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 45/70 + 3/6 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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