Add 48/8 and 70/90
1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 70/90
48/8 + 70/90 is 61/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
48/8 = 48 × 45/8 × 45 = 2160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
70/90 = 70 × 4/90 × 4 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/360 + 280/360 = 2160 + 280/360 = 2440/360 - 2440/360 simplified gives 61/9
- So, 48/8 + 70/90 = 61/9
In mixed form: 67/9
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