Add 70/45 and 20/10
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 2 0/10
70/45 + 20/10 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
20/10 = 20 × 9/10 × 9 = 180/90 - Add the two like fractions:
140/90 + 180/90 = 140 + 180/90 = 320/90 - 320/90 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 70/45 + 20/10 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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