Add 70/90 and 49/20
1st number: 70/90, 2nd number: 2 9/20
70/90 + 49/20 is 581/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 441/180 = 140 + 441/180 = 581/180 - So, 70/90 + 49/20 = 581/180
In mixed form: 341/180
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