Add 35/90 and 90/60
1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 1 30/60
35/90 + 90/60 is 17/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 270/180 = 70 + 270/180 = 340/180 - 340/180 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 35/90 + 90/60 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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