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Add 70/6 and 70/90

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 70/90

70/6 + 70/90 is 112/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    70/6 = 70 × 15/6 × 15 = 1050/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/90 + 70/90 = 1050 + 70/90 = 1120/90
  5. 1120/90 simplified gives 112/9
  6. So, 70/6 + 70/90 = 112/9
    In mixed form: 124/9

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