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Add 45/75 and 70/9

1st number: 45/75, 2nd number: 7 7/9

45/75 + 70/9 is 377/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    45/75 = 45 × 3/75 × 3 = 135/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/225 + 1750/225 = 135 + 1750/225 = 1885/225
  5. 1885/225 simplified gives 377/45
  6. So, 45/75 + 70/9 = 377/45
    In mixed form: 817/45

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