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Add 70/64 and 45/28

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 1 17/28

70/64 + 45/28 is 605/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 28 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    70/64 = 70 × 7/64 × 7 = 490/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    45/28 = 45 × 16/28 × 16 = 720/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/448 + 720/448 = 490 + 720/448 = 1210/448
  5. 1210/448 simplified gives 605/224
  6. So, 70/64 + 45/28 = 605/224
    In mixed form: 2157/224

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