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Add 40/45 and 70/4

1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 17 2/4

40/45 + 70/4 is 331/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    70/4 = 70 × 45/4 × 45 = 3150/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/180 + 3150/180 = 160 + 3150/180 = 3310/180
  5. 3310/180 simplified gives 331/18
  6. So, 40/45 + 70/4 = 331/18
    In mixed form: 187/18

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