Add 70/60 and 25/90
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 25/90
70/60 + 25/90 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
25/90 = 25 × 2/90 × 2 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 50/180 = 210 + 50/180 = 260/180 - 260/180 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 70/60 + 25/90 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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