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Add 35/3 and 90/4

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 22 2/4

35/3 + 90/4 is 205/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    35/3 = 35 × 4/3 × 4 = 140/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    90/4 = 90 × 3/4 × 3 = 270/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/12 + 270/12 = 140 + 270/12 = 410/12
  5. 410/12 simplified gives 205/6
  6. So, 35/3 + 90/4 = 205/6
    In mixed form: 341/6

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