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Add 35/10 and 48/90

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 48/90

35/10 + 48/90 is 121/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    35/10 = 35 × 9/10 × 9 = 315/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/90 + 48/90 = 315 + 48/90 = 363/90
  5. 363/90 simplified gives 121/30
  6. So, 35/10 + 48/90 = 121/30
    In mixed form: 41/30

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