Add 35/90 and 36/40
35/90 + 36/40 is 58/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
36/40 = 36 × 9/40 × 9 = 324/360 - Add the two like fractions:
140/360 + 324/360 = 140 + 324/360 = 464/360 - 464/360 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 35/90 + 36/40 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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