Add 70/90 and 16/45
70/90 + 16/45 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
70/90 + 32/90 = 70 + 32/90 = 102/90 - 102/90 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 70/90 + 16/45 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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