Add 45/25 and 45/70
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 45/70
45/25 + 45/70 is 171/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
45/70 = 45 × 5/70 × 5 = 225/350 - Add the two like fractions:
630/350 + 225/350 = 630 + 225/350 = 855/350 - 855/350 simplified gives 171/70
- So, 45/25 + 45/70 = 171/70
In mixed form: 231/70
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