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Add 90/28 and 35/60

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 35/60

90/28 + 35/60 is 319/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    90/28 = 90 × 15/28 × 15 = 1350/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    35/60 = 35 × 7/60 × 7 = 245/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/420 + 245/420 = 1350 + 245/420 = 1595/420
  5. 1595/420 simplified gives 319/84
  6. So, 90/28 + 35/60 = 319/84
    In mixed form: 367/84

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