Add 70/7 and 7/45
1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 7/45
70/7 + 7/45 is 457/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
70/7 = 70 × 45/7 × 45 = 3150/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
7/45 = 7 × 7/45 × 7 = 49/315 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/315 + 49/315 = 3150 + 49/315 = 3199/315 - 3199/315 simplified gives 457/45
- So, 70/7 + 7/45 = 457/45
In mixed form: 107/45
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