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Add 45/70 and 90/3

1st number: 45/70, 2nd number: 30 0/3

45/70 + 90/3 is 429/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 3 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    90/3 = 90 × 70/3 × 70 = 6300/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/210 + 6300/210 = 135 + 6300/210 = 6435/210
  5. 6435/210 simplified gives 429/14
  6. So, 45/70 + 90/3 = 429/14
    In mixed form: 309/14

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