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Add 54/45 and 4/70

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 4/70

54/45 + 4/70 is 44/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    54/45 = 54 × 14/45 × 14 = 756/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    4/70 = 4 × 9/70 × 9 = 36/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/630 + 36/630 = 756 + 36/630 = 792/630
  5. 792/630 simplified gives 44/35
  6. So, 54/45 + 4/70 = 44/35
    In mixed form: 19/35

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