Add 70/18 and 49/90
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 49/90
70/18 + 49/90 is 133/30.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Add the two like fractions:
350/90 + 49/90 = 350 + 49/90 = 399/90 - 399/90 simplified gives 133/30
- So, 70/18 + 49/90 = 133/30
In mixed form: 413/30
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