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Add 84/70 and 48/45

1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 1 3/45

84/70 + 48/45 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    84/70 = 84 × 9/70 × 9 = 756/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/630 + 672/630 = 756 + 672/630 = 1428/630
  5. 1428/630 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 84/70 + 48/45 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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