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Add 35/90 and 40/35

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 1 5/35

35/90 + 40/35 is 193/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    40/35 = 40 × 18/35 × 18 = 720/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/630 + 720/630 = 245 + 720/630 = 965/630
  5. 965/630 simplified gives 193/126
  6. So, 35/90 + 40/35 = 193/126
    In mixed form: 167/126

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