Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 35/90 and 35/12

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 2 11/12

35/90 + 35/12 is 119/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    35/12 = 35 × 15/12 × 15 = 525/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/180 + 525/180 = 70 + 525/180 = 595/180
  5. 595/180 simplified gives 119/36
  6. So, 35/90 + 35/12 = 119/36
    In mixed form: 311/36

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com