Add 35/2 and 12/90
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 12/90
35/2 + 12/90 is 529/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
35/2 = 35 × 45/2 × 45 = 1575/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/90 + 12/90 = 1575 + 12/90 = 1587/90 - 1587/90 simplified gives 529/30
- So, 35/2 + 12/90 = 529/30
In mixed form: 1719/30
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