Add 35/2 and 15/90
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 15/90
35/2 + 15/90 is 53/3.
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,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/90 + 15/90 = 1575 + 15/90 = 1590/90 - 1590/90 simplified gives 53/3
- So, 35/2 + 15/90 = 53/3
In mixed form: 172/3
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