Add 70/35 and 6/45
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 6/45
70/35 + 6/45 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
70/35 = 70 × 9/35 × 9 = 630/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
6/45 = 6 × 7/45 × 7 = 42/315 - Add the two like fractions:
630/315 + 42/315 = 630 + 42/315 = 672/315 - 672/315 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 70/35 + 6/45 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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