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Add 16/9 and 45/70

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 45/70

16/9 + 45/70 is 305/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    16/9 = 16 × 70/9 × 70 = 1120/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/630 + 405/630 = 1120 + 405/630 = 1525/630
  5. 1525/630 simplified gives 305/126
  6. So, 16/9 + 45/70 = 305/126
    In mixed form: 253/126

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