Add 35/48 and 70/90
35/48 + 70/90 is 217/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
35/48 = 35 × 15/48 × 15 = 525/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
70/90 = 70 × 8/90 × 8 = 560/720 - Add the two like fractions:
525/720 + 560/720 = 525 + 560/720 = 1085/720 - 1085/720 simplified gives 217/144
- So, 35/48 + 70/90 = 217/144
In mixed form: 173/144
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