Add 45/70 and 5/8
45/70 + 5/8 is 71/56.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 35/8 × 35 = 175/280 - Add the two like fractions:
180/280 + 175/280 = 180 + 175/280 = 355/280 - 355/280 simplified gives 71/56
- So, 45/70 + 5/8 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56
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