Add 70/2 and 75/90
1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 75/90
70/2 + 75/90 is 215/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
70/2 = 70 × 45/2 × 45 = 3150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/90 + 75/90 = 3150 + 75/90 = 3225/90 - 3225/90 simplified gives 215/6
- So, 70/2 + 75/90 = 215/6
In mixed form: 355/6
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