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Add 70/90 and 40/75

70/90 + 40/75 is 59/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 75 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    70/90 = 70 × 5/90 × 5 = 350/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    40/75 = 40 × 6/75 × 6 = 240/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/450 + 240/450 = 350 + 240/450 = 590/450
  5. 590/450 simplified gives 59/45
  6. So, 70/90 + 40/75 = 59/45
    In mixed form: 114/45

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