Add 10/14 and 70/45, Solve 10/14 + 1 25/45 as a fraction

Add 10/14 and 70/45

1^st number: 10/14, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

10/14 + 70/45 is 143/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
10/14 = 10 × 45/14 × 45 = 450/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
70/45 = 70 × 14/45 × 14 = 980/630
Add the two like fractions:
450/630 + 980/630 = 450 + 980/630 = 1430/630
1430/630 simplified gives 143/63
So, 10/14 + 70/45 = 143/63
In mixed form: 217/63

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