Add 90/45 and 70/90
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 70/90
90/45 + 70/90 is 25/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
90/45 = 90 × 2/45 × 2 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 70/90 = 180 + 70/90 = 250/90 - 250/90 simplified gives 25/9
- So, 90/45 + 70/90 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9
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