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Add 15/7 and 70/45

1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 1 25/45

15/7 + 70/45 is 233/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    15/7 = 15 × 45/7 × 45 = 675/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    70/45 = 70 × 7/45 × 7 = 490/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/315 + 490/315 = 675 + 490/315 = 1165/315
  5. 1165/315 simplified gives 233/63
  6. So, 15/7 + 70/45 = 233/63
    In mixed form: 344/63

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