Add 35/4 and 90/35
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 2 20/35
35/4 + 90/35 is 317/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
35/4 = 35 × 35/4 × 35 = 1225/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
90/35 = 90 × 4/35 × 4 = 360/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/140 + 360/140 = 1225 + 360/140 = 1585/140 - 1585/140 simplified gives 317/28
- So, 35/4 + 90/35 = 317/28
In mixed form: 119/28
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