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Add 45/5 and 70/8

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 8 6/8

45/5 + 70/8 is 71/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
    45/5 = 45 × 8/5 × 8 = 360/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    70/8 = 70 × 5/8 × 5 = 350/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/40 + 350/40 = 360 + 350/40 = 710/40
  5. 710/40 simplified gives 71/4
  6. So, 45/5 + 70/8 = 71/4
    In mixed form: 173/4

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