Add 70/90 and 2/60
70/90 + 2/60 is 73/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 6/180 = 140 + 6/180 = 146/180 - 146/180 simplified gives 73/90
- So, 70/90 + 2/60 = 73/90
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