Add 70/30 and 2/45
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 2/45
70/30 + 2/45 is 107/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
210/90 + 4/90 = 210 + 4/90 = 214/90 - 214/90 simplified gives 107/45
- So, 70/30 + 2/45 = 107/45
In mixed form: 217/45
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