Add 45/9 and 2/70
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 2/70
45/9 + 2/70 is 176/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
45/9 = 45 × 70/9 × 70 = 3150/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/630 + 18/630 = 3150 + 18/630 = 3168/630 - 3168/630 simplified gives 176/35
- So, 45/9 + 2/70 = 176/35
In mixed form: 51/35
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