Add 70/14 and 16/45
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 16/45
70/14 + 16/45 is 241/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
70/14 = 70 × 45/14 × 45 = 3150/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
16/45 = 16 × 14/45 × 14 = 224/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/630 + 224/630 = 3150 + 224/630 = 3374/630 - 3374/630 simplified gives 241/45
- So, 70/14 + 16/45 = 241/45
In mixed form: 516/45
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