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Add 2/45 and 42/70

2/45 + 42/70 is 29/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    42/70 = 42 × 9/70 × 9 = 378/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/630 + 378/630 = 28 + 378/630 = 406/630
  5. 406/630 simplified gives 29/45
  6. So, 2/45 + 42/70 = 29/45

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