Add 40/2 and 35/90
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 35/90
40/2 + 35/90 is 367/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
40/2 = 40 × 45/2 × 45 = 1800/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/90 + 35/90 = 1800 + 35/90 = 1835/90 - 1835/90 simplified gives 367/18
- So, 40/2 + 35/90 = 367/18
In mixed form: 207/18
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