Add 35/90 and 70/4
1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 17 2/4
35/90 + 70/4 is 161/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
70/4 = 70 × 45/4 × 45 = 3150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 3150/180 = 70 + 3150/180 = 3220/180 - 3220/180 simplified gives 161/9
- So, 35/90 + 70/4 = 161/9
In mixed form: 178/9
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