Add 70/18 and 10/90
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 10/90
70/18 + 10/90 is 4/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
350/90 + 10/90 = 350 + 10/90 = 360/90 - 360/90 simplified gives 4/1
- So, 70/18 + 10/90 = 4/1
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