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Add 84/35 and 6/90

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 6/90

84/35 + 6/90 is 37/15.

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,
    84/35 = 84 × 18/35 × 18 = 1512/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/630 + 42/630 = 1512 + 42/630 = 1554/630
  5. 1554/630 simplified gives 37/15
  6. So, 84/35 + 6/90 = 37/15
    In mixed form: 27/15

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