Add 70/45 and 90/4
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 22 2/4
70/45 + 90/4 is 433/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
90/4 = 90 × 45/4 × 45 = 4050/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 4050/180 = 280 + 4050/180 = 4330/180 - 4330/180 simplified gives 433/18
- So, 70/45 + 90/4 = 433/18
In mixed form: 241/18
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