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Add 56/45 and 64/70

1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 64/70

56/45 + 64/70 is 136/63.

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,
    56/45 = 56 × 14/45 × 14 = 784/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    64/70 = 64 × 9/70 × 9 = 576/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/630 + 576/630 = 784 + 576/630 = 1360/630
  5. 1360/630 simplified gives 136/63
  6. So, 56/45 + 64/70 = 136/63
    In mixed form: 210/63

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