Add 1/8 and 35/90
1/8 + 35/90 is 37/72.
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,
1/8 = 1 × 45/8 × 45 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 140/360 = 45 + 140/360 = 185/360 - 185/360 simplified gives 37/72
- So, 1/8 + 35/90 = 37/72
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