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Add 84/45 and 2/70

1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 2/70

84/45 + 2/70 is 199/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    84/45 = 84 × 14/45 × 14 = 1176/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/630 + 18/630 = 1176 + 18/630 = 1194/630
  5. 1194/630 simplified gives 199/105
  6. So, 84/45 + 2/70 = 199/105
    In mixed form: 194/105

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