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Add 35/72 and 4/90

35/72 + 4/90 is 191/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    4/90 = 4 × 4/90 × 4 = 16/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/360 + 16/360 = 175 + 16/360 = 191/360
  5. So, 35/72 + 4/90 = 191/360

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