Add 35/90 and 35/42
35/90 + 35/42 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
35/42 = 35 × 15/42 × 15 = 525/630 - Add the two like fractions:
245/630 + 525/630 = 245 + 525/630 = 770/630 - 770/630 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 35/90 + 35/42 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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