Add 45/16 and 15/70
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 15/70
45/16 + 15/70 is 339/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
45/16 = 45 × 35/16 × 35 = 1575/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
15/70 = 15 × 8/70 × 8 = 120/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/560 + 120/560 = 1575 + 120/560 = 1695/560 - 1695/560 simplified gives 339/112
- So, 45/16 + 15/70 = 339/112
In mixed form: 33/112
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