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Add 45/5 and 12/70

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 12/70

45/5 + 12/70 is 321/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    45/5 = 45 × 14/5 × 14 = 630/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    12/70 = 12 × 1/70 × 1 = 12/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/70 + 12/70 = 630 + 12/70 = 642/70
  5. 642/70 simplified gives 321/35
  6. So, 45/5 + 12/70 = 321/35
    In mixed form: 96/35

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