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Add 90/81 and 45/70

1st number: 1 9/81, 2nd number: 45/70

90/81 + 45/70 is 221/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    90/81 = 90 × 70/81 × 70 = 6300/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    45/70 = 45 × 81/70 × 81 = 3645/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6300/5670 + 3645/5670 = 6300 + 3645/5670 = 9945/5670
  5. 9945/5670 simplified gives 221/126
  6. So, 90/81 + 45/70 = 221/126
    In mixed form: 195/126

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