Add 80/45 and 70/4
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 17 2/4
80/45 + 70/4 is 347/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
80/45 = 80 × 4/45 × 4 = 320/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
70/4 = 70 × 45/4 × 45 = 3150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
320/180 + 3150/180 = 320 + 3150/180 = 3470/180 - 3470/180 simplified gives 347/18
- So, 80/45 + 70/4 = 347/18
In mixed form: 195/18
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