Add 90/8 and 6/70
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 6/70
90/8 + 6/70 is 1587/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
90/8 = 90 × 35/8 × 35 = 3150/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/280 + 24/280 = 3150 + 24/280 = 3174/280 - 3174/280 simplified gives 1587/140
- So, 90/8 + 6/70 = 1587/140
In mixed form: 1147/140
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