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Add 49/70 and 28/45

49/70 + 28/45 is 119/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    49/70 = 49 × 9/70 × 9 = 441/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    28/45 = 28 × 14/45 × 14 = 392/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/630 + 392/630 = 441 + 392/630 = 833/630
  5. 833/630 simplified gives 119/90
  6. So, 49/70 + 28/45 = 119/90
    In mixed form: 129/90

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