Add 70/90 and 12/18
70/90 + 12/18 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
70/90 + 60/90 = 70 + 60/90 = 130/90 - 130/90 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 70/90 + 12/18 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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