Add 2/45 and 20/70
2/45 + 20/70 is 104/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
20/70 = 20 × 9/70 × 9 = 180/630 - Add the two like fractions:
28/630 + 180/630 = 28 + 180/630 = 208/630 - 208/630 simplified gives 104/315
- So, 2/45 + 20/70 = 104/315
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