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Add 64/45 and 54/70

1st number: 1 19/45, 2nd number: 54/70

64/45 + 54/70 is 691/315.

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,
    64/45 = 64 × 14/45 × 14 = 896/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    54/70 = 54 × 9/70 × 9 = 486/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/630 + 486/630 = 896 + 486/630 = 1382/630
  5. 1382/630 simplified gives 691/315
  6. So, 64/45 + 54/70 = 691/315
    In mixed form: 261/315

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