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Add 45/3 and 70/28

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 2 14/28

45/3 + 70/28 is 35/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    45/3 = 45 × 28/3 × 28 = 1260/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/84 + 210/84 = 1260 + 210/84 = 1470/84
  5. 1470/84 simplified gives 35/2
  6. So, 45/3 + 70/28 = 35/2
    In mixed form: 171/2

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