Add 30/35 and 50/90
30/35 + 50/90 is 89/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
30/35 = 30 × 18/35 × 18 = 540/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630 - Add the two like fractions:
540/630 + 350/630 = 540 + 350/630 = 890/630 - 890/630 simplified gives 89/63
- So, 30/35 + 50/90 = 89/63
In mixed form: 126/63
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