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Add 9/7 and 70/45

1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 1 25/45

9/7 + 70/45 is 179/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    9/7 = 9 × 45/7 × 45 = 405/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    70/45 = 70 × 7/45 × 7 = 490/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/315 + 490/315 = 405 + 490/315 = 895/315
  5. 895/315 simplified gives 179/63
  6. So, 9/7 + 70/45 = 179/63
    In mixed form: 253/63

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