Add 1/4 and 70/90
1/4 + 70/90 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
1/4 = 1 × 45/4 × 45 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 140/180 = 45 + 140/180 = 185/180 - 185/180 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 1/4 + 70/90 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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