Add 75/35 and 90/12
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 7 6/12
75/35 + 90/12 is 135/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
75/35 = 75 × 12/35 × 12 = 900/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
90/12 = 90 × 35/12 × 35 = 3150/420 - Add the two like fractions:
900/420 + 3150/420 = 900 + 3150/420 = 4050/420 - 4050/420 simplified gives 135/14
- So, 75/35 + 90/12 = 135/14
In mixed form: 99/14
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