Add 45/49 and 8/70
45/49 + 8/70 is 253/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
45/49 = 45 × 10/49 × 10 = 450/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
8/70 = 8 × 7/70 × 7 = 56/490 - Add the two like fractions:
450/490 + 56/490 = 450 + 56/490 = 506/490 - 506/490 simplified gives 253/245
- So, 45/49 + 8/70 = 253/245
In mixed form: 18/245
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