Add 45/70 and 21/8
1st number: 45/70, 2nd number: 2 5/8
45/70 + 21/8 is 183/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
45/70 = 45 × 4/70 × 4 = 180/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
21/8 = 21 × 35/8 × 35 = 735/280 - Add the two like fractions:
180/280 + 735/280 = 180 + 735/280 = 915/280 - 915/280 simplified gives 183/56
- So, 45/70 + 21/8 = 183/56
In mixed form: 315/56
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