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Add 2/90 and 70/60

1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 1 10/60

2/90 + 70/60 is 107/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/180 + 210/180 = 4 + 210/180 = 214/180
  5. 214/180 simplified gives 107/90
  6. So, 2/90 + 70/60 = 107/90
    In mixed form: 117/90

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