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Add 70/5 and 45/7

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 6 3/7

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

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    70/5 = 70 × 7/5 × 7 = 490/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    45/7 = 45 × 5/7 × 5 = 225/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/35 + 225/35 = 490 + 225/35 = 715/35
  5. 715/35 simplified gives 143/7
  6. So, 70/5 + 45/7 = 143/7
    In mixed form: 203/7

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