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Add 40/35 and 10/90

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 10/90

40/35 + 10/90 is 79/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    40/35 = 40 × 18/35 × 18 = 720/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    10/90 = 10 × 7/90 × 7 = 70/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/630 + 70/630 = 720 + 70/630 = 790/630
  5. 790/630 simplified gives 79/63
  6. So, 40/35 + 10/90 = 79/63
    In mixed form: 116/63

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