Add 12/10 and 70/90
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 70/90
12/10 + 70/90 is 89/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
12/10 = 12 × 9/10 × 9 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 70/90 = 108 + 70/90 = 178/90 - 178/90 simplified gives 89/45
- So, 12/10 + 70/90 = 89/45
In mixed form: 144/45
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