Add 45/90 and 48/70
45/90 + 48/70 is 83/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
45/90 = 45 × 7/90 × 7 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
48/70 = 48 × 9/70 × 9 = 432/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 432/630 = 315 + 432/630 = 747/630 - 747/630 simplified gives 83/70
- So, 45/90 + 48/70 = 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70
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