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Add 90/3 and 21/35

1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 21/35

90/3 + 21/35 is 153/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    90/3 = 90 × 35/3 × 35 = 3150/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    21/35 = 21 × 3/35 × 3 = 63/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/105 + 63/105 = 3150 + 63/105 = 3213/105
  5. 3213/105 simplified gives 153/5
  6. So, 90/3 + 21/35 = 153/5
    In mixed form: 303/5

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