Add 45/70 and 2/5
45/70 + 2/5 is 73/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
45/70 = 45 × 1/70 × 1 = 45/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
2/5 = 2 × 14/5 × 14 = 28/70 - Add the two like fractions:
45/70 + 28/70 = 45 + 28/70 = 73/70 - So, 45/70 + 2/5 = 73/70
In mixed form: 13/70
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