Add 18/30 and 70/90
18/30 + 70/90 is 62/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
18/30 = 18 × 3/30 × 3 = 54/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
54/90 + 70/90 = 54 + 70/90 = 124/90 - 124/90 simplified gives 62/45
- So, 18/30 + 70/90 = 62/45
In mixed form: 117/45
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