Add 35/20 and 27/90
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 27/90
35/20 + 27/90 is 41/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 54/180 = 315 + 54/180 = 369/180 - 369/180 simplified gives 41/20
- So, 35/20 + 27/90 = 41/20
In mixed form: 21/20
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