Add 70/45 and 90/28
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 3 6/28
70/45 + 90/28 is 601/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
70/45 = 70 × 28/45 × 28 = 1960/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
90/28 = 90 × 45/28 × 45 = 4050/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/1260 + 4050/1260 = 1960 + 4050/1260 = 6010/1260 - 6010/1260 simplified gives 601/126
- So, 70/45 + 90/28 = 601/126
In mixed form: 497/126
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/90+90/28 70/45+90/56 70/45+90/84