Add 35/90 and 3/12
35/90 + 3/12 is 23/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
3/12 = 3 × 15/12 × 15 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 45/180 = 70 + 45/180 = 115/180 - 115/180 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 35/90 + 3/12 = 23/36
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