Add 70/25 and 6/90
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 6/90
70/25 + 6/90 is 43/15.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 5/90 × 5 = 30/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/450 + 30/450 = 1260 + 30/450 = 1290/450 - 1290/450 simplified gives 43/15
- So, 70/25 + 6/90 = 43/15
In mixed form: 213/15
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