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Add 90/2 and 8/35

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 8/35

90/2 + 8/35 is 1583/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    90/2 = 90 × 35/2 × 35 = 3150/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    8/35 = 8 × 2/35 × 2 = 16/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/70 + 16/70 = 3150 + 16/70 = 3166/70
  5. 3166/70 simplified gives 1583/35
  6. So, 90/2 + 8/35 = 1583/35
    In mixed form: 458/35

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