Add 35/90 and 20/75
35/90 + 20/75 is 59/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
35/90 = 35 × 5/90 × 5 = 175/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
20/75 = 20 × 6/75 × 6 = 120/450 - Add the two like fractions:
175/450 + 120/450 = 175 + 120/450 = 295/450 - 295/450 simplified gives 59/90
- So, 35/90 + 20/75 = 59/90
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