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Add 56/35 and 4/90

1st number: 1 21/35, 2nd number: 4/90

56/35 + 4/90 is 74/45.

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,
    56/35 = 56 × 18/35 × 18 = 1008/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    4/90 = 4 × 7/90 × 7 = 28/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/630 + 28/630 = 1008 + 28/630 = 1036/630
  5. 1036/630 simplified gives 74/45
  6. So, 56/35 + 4/90 = 74/45
    In mixed form: 129/45

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