Add 35/36 and 70/90
35/36 + 70/90 is 7/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
175/180 + 140/180 = 175 + 140/180 = 315/180 - 315/180 simplified gives 7/4
- So, 35/36 + 70/90 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4
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