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Add 90/12 and 64/35

1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 1 29/35

90/12 + 64/35 is 653/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    90/12 = 90 × 35/12 × 35 = 3150/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    64/35 = 64 × 12/35 × 12 = 768/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/420 + 768/420 = 3150 + 768/420 = 3918/420
  5. 3918/420 simplified gives 653/70
  6. So, 90/12 + 64/35 = 653/70
    In mixed form: 923/70

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