Add 45/18 and 32/70
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 32/70
45/18 + 32/70 is 207/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
45/18 = 45 × 35/18 × 35 = 1575/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
32/70 = 32 × 9/70 × 9 = 288/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/630 + 288/630 = 1575 + 288/630 = 1863/630 - 1863/630 simplified gives 207/70
- So, 45/18 + 32/70 = 207/70
In mixed form: 267/70
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