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Add 45/4 and 2/70

1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 2/70

45/4 + 2/70 is 1579/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    45/4 = 45 × 35/4 × 35 = 1575/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/140 + 4/140 = 1575 + 4/140 = 1579/140
  5. So, 45/4 + 2/70 = 1579/140
    In mixed form: 1139/140

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