Add 70/16 and 45/90
1st number: 4 6/16, 2nd number: 45/90
70/16 + 45/90 is 39/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
70/16 = 70 × 45/16 × 45 = 3150/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
45/90 = 45 × 8/90 × 8 = 360/720 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/720 + 360/720 = 3150 + 360/720 = 3510/720 - 3510/720 simplified gives 39/8
- So, 70/16 + 45/90 = 39/8
In mixed form: 47/8
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