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Add 35/70 and 50/90

35/70 + 50/90 is 19/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/630 + 350/630 = 315 + 350/630 = 665/630
  5. 665/630 simplified gives 19/18
  6. So, 35/70 + 50/90 = 19/18
    In mixed form: 11/18

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