Add 70/21 and 1/45
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 1/45
70/21 + 1/45 is 151/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
70/21 = 70 × 15/21 × 15 = 1050/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/315 + 7/315 = 1050 + 7/315 = 1057/315 - 1057/315 simplified gives 151/45
- So, 70/21 + 1/45 = 151/45
In mixed form: 316/45
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