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Add 28/4 and 45/70

1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 45/70

28/4 + 45/70 is 107/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    28/4 = 28 × 35/4 × 35 = 980/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/140 + 90/140 = 980 + 90/140 = 1070/140
  5. 1070/140 simplified gives 107/14
  6. So, 28/4 + 45/70 = 107/14
    In mixed form: 79/14

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