Add 84/4 and 35/90
1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 35/90
84/4 + 35/90 is 385/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
84/4 = 84 × 45/4 × 45 = 3780/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/180 + 70/180 = 3780 + 70/180 = 3850/180 - 3850/180 simplified gives 385/18
- So, 84/4 + 35/90 = 385/18
In mixed form: 217/18
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