Add 70/90 and 30/4
1st number: 70/90, 2nd number: 7 2/4
70/90 + 30/4 is 149/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
30/4 = 30 × 45/4 × 45 = 1350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 1350/180 = 140 + 1350/180 = 1490/180 - 1490/180 simplified gives 149/18
- So, 70/90 + 30/4 = 149/18
In mixed form: 85/18
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