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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    45/16 = 45 × 35/16 × 35 = 1575/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    15/70 = 15 × 8/70 × 8 = 120/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/560 + 120/560 = 1575 + 120/560 = 1695/560
  5. 1695/560 simplified gives 339/112
  6. So, 45/16 + 15/70 = 339/112
    In mixed form: 33/112

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