Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 70/3 and 40/45

1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 40/45

70/3 + 40/45 is 218/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    70/3 = 70 × 15/3 × 15 = 1050/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    40/45 = 40 × 1/45 × 1 = 40/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/45 + 40/45 = 1050 + 40/45 = 1090/45
  5. 1090/45 simplified gives 218/9
  6. So, 70/3 + 40/45 = 218/9
    In mixed form: 242/9

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com