Add 45/6 and 15/70
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 15/70
45/6 + 15/70 is 54/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
45/6 = 45 × 35/6 × 35 = 1575/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/210 + 45/210 = 1575 + 45/210 = 1620/210 - 1620/210 simplified gives 54/7
- So, 45/6 + 15/70 = 54/7
In mixed form: 75/7
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