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Add 35/90 and 15/7

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 2 1/7

35/90 + 15/7 is 319/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    15/7 = 15 × 90/7 × 90 = 1350/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/630 + 1350/630 = 245 + 1350/630 = 1595/630
  5. 1595/630 simplified gives 319/126
  6. So, 35/90 + 15/7 = 319/126
    In mixed form: 267/126

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