Add 9/90 and 72/35, Solve 9/90 + 2 2/35 as a fraction

Add 9/90 and 72/35

1^st number: 9/90, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

9/90 + 72/35 is 151/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
9/90 = 9 × 7/90 × 7 = 63/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
72/35 = 72 × 18/35 × 18 = 1296/630
Add the two like fractions:
63/630 + 1296/630 = 63 + 1296/630 = 1359/630
1359/630 simplified gives 151/70
So, 9/90 + 72/35 = 151/70
In mixed form: 211/70

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