Add 70/90 and 6/8
70/90 + 6/8 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
70/90 = 70 × 4/90 × 4 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
6/8 = 6 × 45/8 × 45 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 270/360 = 280 + 270/360 = 550/360 - 550/360 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 70/90 + 6/8 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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