Add 70/4 and 30/45
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 30/45
70/4 + 30/45 is 109/6.
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,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/180 + 120/180 = 3150 + 120/180 = 3270/180 - 3270/180 simplified gives 109/6
- So, 70/4 + 30/45 = 109/6
In mixed form: 181/6
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