Add 70/75 and 14/90
70/75 + 14/90 is 49/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
70/75 = 70 × 6/75 × 6 = 420/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
14/90 = 14 × 5/90 × 5 = 70/450 - Add the two like fractions:
420/450 + 70/450 = 420 + 70/450 = 490/450 - 490/450 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 70/75 + 14/90 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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