Add 70/10 and 8/45
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 8/45
70/10 + 8/45 is 323/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
70/10 = 70 × 9/10 × 9 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
630/90 + 16/90 = 630 + 16/90 = 646/90 - 646/90 simplified gives 323/45
- So, 70/10 + 8/45 = 323/45
In mixed form: 78/45
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