Add 35/60 and 56/90
35/60 + 56/90 is 217/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
56/90 = 56 × 2/90 × 2 = 112/180 - Add the two like fractions:
105/180 + 112/180 = 105 + 112/180 = 217/180 - So, 35/60 + 56/90 = 217/180
In mixed form: 137/180
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