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Add 2/70 and 8/90

2/70 + 8/90 is 37/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    8/90 = 8 × 7/90 × 7 = 56/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/630 + 56/630 = 18 + 56/630 = 74/630
  5. 74/630 simplified gives 37/315
  6. So, 2/70 + 8/90 = 37/315

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