Add 2/45 and 70/7
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 10 0/7
2/45 + 70/7 is 452/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
70/7 = 70 × 45/7 × 45 = 3150/315 - Add the two like fractions:
14/315 + 3150/315 = 14 + 3150/315 = 3164/315 - 3164/315 simplified gives 452/45
- So, 2/45 + 70/7 = 452/45
In mixed form: 102/45
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