Add 4/45 and 50/70
4/45 + 50/70 is 253/315.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 14/45 × 14 = 56/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630 - Add the two like fractions:
56/630 + 450/630 = 56 + 450/630 = 506/630 - 506/630 simplified gives 253/315
- So, 4/45 + 50/70 = 253/315
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