Add 45/70 and 2/7
45/70 + 2/7 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 7 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 7 × 10 = 70,
2/7 = 2 × 10/7 × 10 = 20/70 - Add the two like fractions:
45/70 + 20/70 = 45 + 20/70 = 65/70 - 65/70 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 45/70 + 2/7 = 13/14
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