Add 70/9 and 4/45
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 4/45
70/9 + 4/45 is 118/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
70/9 = 70 × 5/9 × 5 = 350/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45 - Add the two like fractions:
350/45 + 4/45 = 350 + 4/45 = 354/45 - 354/45 simplified gives 118/15
- So, 70/9 + 4/45 = 118/15
In mixed form: 713/15
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