Add 35/90 and 30/12
1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 2 6/12
35/90 + 30/12 is 26/9.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 15/12 × 15 = 450/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 450/180 = 70 + 450/180 = 520/180 - 520/180 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 35/90 + 30/12 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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