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Add 5/45 and 70/7

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 10 0/7

5/45 + 70/7 is 91/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    70/7 = 70 × 45/7 × 45 = 3150/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/315 + 3150/315 = 35 + 3150/315 = 3185/315
  5. 3185/315 simplified gives 91/9
  6. So, 5/45 + 70/7 = 91/9
    In mixed form: 101/9

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