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Add 70/5 and 12/45

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 12/45

70/5 + 12/45 is 214/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    70/5 = 70 × 9/5 × 9 = 630/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    12/45 = 12 × 1/45 × 1 = 12/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/45 + 12/45 = 630 + 12/45 = 642/45
  5. 642/45 simplified gives 214/15
  6. So, 70/5 + 12/45 = 214/15
    In mixed form: 144/15

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