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Add 45/42 and 16/70

1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 16/70

45/42 + 16/70 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/210 + 48/210 = 225 + 48/210 = 273/210
  5. 273/210 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 45/42 + 16/70 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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