Add 70/25 and 24/90
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 24/90
70/25 + 24/90 is 46/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
70/25 = 70 × 18/25 × 18 = 1260/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
24/90 = 24 × 5/90 × 5 = 120/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/450 + 120/450 = 1260 + 120/450 = 1380/450 - 1380/450 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 70/25 + 24/90 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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