Add 84/70 and 49/90
1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 49/90
84/70 + 49/90 is 157/90.
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,
84/70 = 84 × 9/70 × 9 = 756/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
49/90 = 49 × 7/90 × 7 = 343/630 - Add the two like fractions:
756/630 + 343/630 = 756 + 343/630 = 1099/630 - 1099/630 simplified gives 157/90
- So, 84/70 + 49/90 = 157/90
In mixed form: 167/90
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