Add 45/30 and 56/70
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 56/70
45/30 + 56/70 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
315/210 + 168/210 = 315 + 168/210 = 483/210 - 483/210 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 45/30 + 56/70 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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