Add 70/28 and 42/90
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 42/90
70/28 + 42/90 is 89/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
70/28 = 70 × 45/28 × 45 = 3150/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
42/90 = 42 × 14/90 × 14 = 588/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/1260 + 588/1260 = 3150 + 588/1260 = 3738/1260 - 3738/1260 simplified gives 89/30
- So, 70/28 + 42/90 = 89/30
In mixed form: 229/30
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