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Add 90/10 and 35/80

1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 35/80

90/10 + 35/80 is 151/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
    90/10 = 90 × 8/10 × 8 = 720/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/80 + 35/80 = 720 + 35/80 = 755/80
  5. 755/80 simplified gives 151/16
  6. So, 90/10 + 35/80 = 151/16
    In mixed form: 97/16

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