Add 2/8 and 35/90
2/8 + 35/90 is 23/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 140/360 = 90 + 140/360 = 230/360 - 230/360 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 2/8 + 35/90 = 23/36
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