Add 70/45 and 24/35
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 24/35
70/45 + 24/35 is 706/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
70/45 = 70 × 7/45 × 7 = 490/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
24/35 = 24 × 9/35 × 9 = 216/315 - Add the two like fractions:
490/315 + 216/315 = 490 + 216/315 = 706/315 - So, 70/45 + 24/35 = 706/315
In mixed form: 276/315
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