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Add 10/70 and 48/45

1st number: 10/70, 2nd number: 1 3/45

10/70 + 48/45 is 127/105.

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,
    10/70 = 10 × 9/70 × 9 = 90/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/630 + 672/630 = 90 + 672/630 = 762/630
  5. 762/630 simplified gives 127/105
  6. So, 10/70 + 48/45 = 127/105
    In mixed form: 122/105

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