Add 18/6 and 70/90
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 70/90
18/6 + 70/90 is 34/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
18/6 = 18 × 15/6 × 15 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 70/90 = 270 + 70/90 = 340/90 - 340/90 simplified gives 34/9
- So, 18/6 + 70/90 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9
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