Add 70/45 and 3/7
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 3/7
70/45 + 3/7 is 125/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 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 7 × 45 = 315,
3/7 = 3 × 45/7 × 45 = 135/315 - Add the two like fractions:
490/315 + 135/315 = 490 + 135/315 = 625/315 - 625/315 simplified gives 125/63
- So, 70/45 + 3/7 = 125/63
In mixed form: 162/63
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