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Add 81/90 and 35/8

1st number: 81/90, 2nd number: 4 3/8

81/90 + 35/8 is 211/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    81/90 = 81 × 4/90 × 4 = 324/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    35/8 = 35 × 45/8 × 45 = 1575/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/360 + 1575/360 = 324 + 1575/360 = 1899/360
  5. 1899/360 simplified gives 211/40
  6. So, 81/90 + 35/8 = 211/40
    In mixed form: 511/40

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