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Add 35/30 and 10/90

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 10/90

35/30 + 10/90 is 23/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    35/30 = 35 × 3/30 × 3 = 105/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/90 + 10/90 = 105 + 10/90 = 115/90
  5. 115/90 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 35/30 + 10/90 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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