Add 35/12 and 16/90
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 16/90
35/12 + 16/90 is 557/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
35/12 = 35 × 15/12 × 15 = 525/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180 - Add the two like fractions:
525/180 + 32/180 = 525 + 32/180 = 557/180 - So, 35/12 + 16/90 = 557/180
In mixed form: 317/180
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