Add 45/70 and 15/6
1st number: 45/70, 2nd number: 2 3/6
45/70 + 15/6 is 22/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210 - Add the two like fractions:
135/210 + 525/210 = 135 + 525/210 = 660/210 - 660/210 simplified gives 22/7
- So, 45/70 + 15/6 = 22/7
In mixed form: 31/7
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