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Add 81/35 and 90/45

1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 2 0/45

81/35 + 90/45 is 151/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    81/35 = 81 × 9/35 × 9 = 729/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    90/45 = 90 × 7/45 × 7 = 630/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/315 + 630/315 = 729 + 630/315 = 1359/315
  5. 1359/315 simplified gives 151/35
  6. So, 81/35 + 90/45 = 151/35
    In mixed form: 411/35

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