Add 70/45 and 8/28
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 8/28
70/45 + 8/28 is 116/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
70/45 = 70 × 28/45 × 28 = 1960/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
8/28 = 8 × 45/28 × 45 = 360/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/1260 + 360/1260 = 1960 + 360/1260 = 2320/1260 - 2320/1260 simplified gives 116/63
- So, 70/45 + 8/28 = 116/63
In mixed form: 153/63
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