Add 81/30 and 35/90
1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 35/90
81/30 + 35/90 is 139/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
81/30 = 81 × 3/30 × 3 = 243/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Add the two like fractions:
243/90 + 35/90 = 243 + 35/90 = 278/90 - 278/90 simplified gives 139/45
- So, 81/30 + 35/90 = 139/45
In mixed form: 34/45
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