Add 70/45 and 9/6
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 1 3/6
70/45 + 9/6 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 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 6 × 15 = 90,
9/6 = 9 × 15/6 × 15 = 135/90 - Add the two like fractions:
140/90 + 135/90 = 140 + 135/90 = 275/90 - 275/90 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 70/45 + 9/6 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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