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Add 84/10 and 70/90

1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 70/90

84/10 + 70/90 is 413/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    84/10 = 84 × 9/10 × 9 = 756/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/90 + 70/90 = 756 + 70/90 = 826/90
  5. 826/90 simplified gives 413/45
  6. So, 84/10 + 70/90 = 413/45
    In mixed form: 98/45

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