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Add 10/45 and 4/70

10/45 + 4/70 is 88/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    10/45 = 10 × 14/45 × 14 = 140/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    4/70 = 4 × 9/70 × 9 = 36/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/630 + 36/630 = 140 + 36/630 = 176/630
  5. 176/630 simplified gives 88/315
  6. So, 10/45 + 4/70 = 88/315

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