Add 35/12 and 45/90
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 45/90
35/12 + 45/90 is 41/12.
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,
45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
525/180 + 90/180 = 525 + 90/180 = 615/180 - 615/180 simplified gives 41/12
- So, 35/12 + 45/90 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12
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