Add 70/45 and 81/90
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 81/90
70/45 + 81/90 is 221/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
81/90 = 81 × 1/90 × 1 = 81/90 - Add the two like fractions:
140/90 + 81/90 = 140 + 81/90 = 221/90 - So, 70/45 + 81/90 = 221/90
In mixed form: 241/90
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