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Add 35/5 and 3/90

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 3/90

35/5 + 3/90 is 211/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    35/5 = 35 × 18/5 × 18 = 630/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/90 + 3/90 = 630 + 3/90 = 633/90
  5. 633/90 simplified gives 211/30
  6. So, 35/5 + 3/90 = 211/30
    In mixed form: 71/30

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