Add 54/70 and 2/45
54/70 + 2/45 is 257/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
54/70 = 54 × 9/70 × 9 = 486/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
2/45 = 2 × 14/45 × 14 = 28/630 - Add the two like fractions:
486/630 + 28/630 = 486 + 28/630 = 514/630 - 514/630 simplified gives 257/315
- So, 54/70 + 2/45 = 257/315
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