Add 70/4 and 25/45
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 25/45
70/4 + 25/45 is 325/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
70/4 = 70 × 45/4 × 45 = 3150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/180 + 100/180 = 3150 + 100/180 = 3250/180 - 3250/180 simplified gives 325/18
- So, 70/4 + 25/45 = 325/18
In mixed form: 181/18
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