Add 35/12 and 25/90
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 25/90
35/12 + 25/90 is 115/36.
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,
25/90 = 25 × 2/90 × 2 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
525/180 + 50/180 = 525 + 50/180 = 575/180 - 575/180 simplified gives 115/36
- So, 35/12 + 25/90 = 115/36
In mixed form: 37/36
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