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Add 45/70 and 20/16

1st number: 45/70, 2nd number: 1 4/16

45/70 + 20/16 is 53/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    45/70 = 45 × 8/70 × 8 = 360/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    20/16 = 20 × 35/16 × 35 = 700/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/560 + 700/560 = 360 + 700/560 = 1060/560
  5. 1060/560 simplified gives 53/28
  6. So, 45/70 + 20/16 = 53/28
    In mixed form: 125/28

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