Add 35/70 and 56/90
35/70 + 56/90 is 101/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 392/630 = 315 + 392/630 = 707/630 - 707/630 simplified gives 101/90
- So, 35/70 + 56/90 = 101/90
In mixed form: 111/90
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