Add 2/45 and 28/70
2/45 + 28/70 is 4/9.
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,
28/70 = 28 × 9/70 × 9 = 252/630 - Add the two like fractions:
28/630 + 252/630 = 28 + 252/630 = 280/630 - 280/630 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 2/45 + 28/70 = 4/9
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