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Add 70/45 and 5/7

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 5/7

70/45 + 5/7 is 143/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    70/45 = 70 × 7/45 × 7 = 490/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    5/7 = 5 × 45/7 × 45 = 225/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/315 + 225/315 = 490 + 225/315 = 715/315
  5. 715/315 simplified gives 143/63
  6. So, 70/45 + 5/7 = 143/63
    In mixed form: 217/63

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