Add 70/7 and 48/90
1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 48/90
70/7 + 48/90 is 158/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
70/7 = 70 × 90/7 × 90 = 6300/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
48/90 = 48 × 7/90 × 7 = 336/630 - Add the two like fractions:
6300/630 + 336/630 = 6300 + 336/630 = 6636/630 - 6636/630 simplified gives 158/15
- So, 70/7 + 48/90 = 158/15
In mixed form: 108/15
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