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Add 90/2 and 70/81

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 70/81

90/2 + 70/81 is 3715/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    90/2 = 90 × 81/2 × 81 = 7290/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    70/81 = 70 × 2/81 × 2 = 140/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7290/162 + 140/162 = 7290 + 140/162 = 7430/162
  5. 7430/162 simplified gives 3715/81
  6. So, 90/2 + 70/81 = 3715/81
    In mixed form: 4570/81

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