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Add 35/28 and 90/36

1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 2 18/36

35/28 + 90/36 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    35/28 = 35 × 9/28 × 9 = 315/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    90/36 = 90 × 7/36 × 7 = 630/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/252 + 630/252 = 315 + 630/252 = 945/252
  5. 945/252 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 35/28 + 90/36 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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