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Add 54/35 and 70/90

1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 70/90

54/35 + 70/90 is 731/315.

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,
    54/35 = 54 × 18/35 × 18 = 972/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    70/90 = 70 × 7/90 × 7 = 490/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/630 + 490/630 = 972 + 490/630 = 1462/630
  5. 1462/630 simplified gives 731/315
  6. So, 54/35 + 70/90 = 731/315
    In mixed form: 2101/315

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