Add 70/5 and 7/45
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 7/45
70/5 + 7/45 is 637/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
70/5 = 70 × 9/5 × 9 = 630/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Add the two like fractions:
630/45 + 7/45 = 630 + 7/45 = 637/45 - So, 70/5 + 7/45 = 637/45
In mixed form: 147/45
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