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Add 2/70 and 64/45

1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 19/45

2/70 + 64/45 is 457/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    64/45 = 64 × 14/45 × 14 = 896/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/630 + 896/630 = 18 + 896/630 = 914/630
  5. 914/630 simplified gives 457/315
  6. So, 2/70 + 64/45 = 457/315
    In mixed form: 1142/315

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