Add 90/8 and 70/45
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 1 25/45
90/8 + 70/45 is 461/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
90/8 = 90 × 45/8 × 45 = 4050/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/360 + 560/360 = 4050 + 560/360 = 4610/360 - 4610/360 simplified gives 461/36
- So, 90/8 + 70/45 = 461/36
In mixed form: 1229/36
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