Add 72/70 and 7/90
1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 7/90
72/70 + 7/90 is 697/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
72/70 = 72 × 9/70 × 9 = 648/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
7/90 = 7 × 7/90 × 7 = 49/630 - Add the two like fractions:
648/630 + 49/630 = 648 + 49/630 = 697/630 - So, 72/70 + 7/90 = 697/630
In mixed form: 167/630
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