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Add 45/6 and 80/70

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 1 10/70

45/6 + 80/70 is 121/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    45/6 = 45 × 35/6 × 35 = 1575/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    80/70 = 80 × 3/70 × 3 = 240/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/210 + 240/210 = 1575 + 240/210 = 1815/210
  5. 1815/210 simplified gives 121/14
  6. So, 45/6 + 80/70 = 121/14
    In mixed form: 89/14

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