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Add 45/2 and 20/70

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 20/70

45/2 + 20/70 is 319/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    45/2 = 45 × 35/2 × 35 = 1575/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    20/70 = 20 × 1/70 × 1 = 20/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/70 + 20/70 = 1575 + 20/70 = 1595/70
  5. 1595/70 simplified gives 319/14
  6. So, 45/2 + 20/70 = 319/14
    In mixed form: 2211/14

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