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Add 4/35 and 90/12

1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 7 6/12

4/35 + 90/12 is 533/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 12 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    4/35 = 4 × 12/35 × 12 = 48/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    90/12 = 90 × 35/12 × 35 = 3150/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/420 + 3150/420 = 48 + 3150/420 = 3198/420
  5. 3198/420 simplified gives 533/70
  6. So, 4/35 + 90/12 = 533/70
    In mixed form: 743/70

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