Add 45/70 and 9/18
45/70 + 9/18 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
9/18 = 9 × 35/18 × 35 = 315/630 - Add the two like fractions:
405/630 + 315/630 = 405 + 315/630 = 720/630 - 720/630 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 45/70 + 9/18 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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