Add 70/15 and 50/90
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 50/90
70/15 + 50/90 is 47/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
70/15 = 70 × 6/15 × 6 = 420/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
420/90 + 50/90 = 420 + 50/90 = 470/90 - 470/90 simplified gives 47/9
- So, 70/15 + 50/90 = 47/9
In mixed form: 52/9
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