Add 70/90 and 18/45
70/90 + 18/45 is 53/45.
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,
18/45 = 18 × 2/45 × 2 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
70/90 + 36/90 = 70 + 36/90 = 106/90 - 106/90 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 70/90 + 18/45 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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