Add 45/90 and 60/70
45/90 + 60/70 is 19/14.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 9/70 × 9 = 540/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 540/630 = 315 + 540/630 = 855/630 - 855/630 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 45/90 + 60/70 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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