Add 5/45 and 25/70
5/45 + 25/70 is 59/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
5/45 = 5 × 14/45 × 14 = 70/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
25/70 = 25 × 9/70 × 9 = 225/630 - Add the two like fractions:
70/630 + 225/630 = 70 + 225/630 = 295/630 - 295/630 simplified gives 59/126
- So, 5/45 + 25/70 = 59/126
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