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Add 90/35 and 25/45

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 25/45

90/35 + 25/45 is 197/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    90/35 = 90 × 9/35 × 9 = 810/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    25/45 = 25 × 7/45 × 7 = 175/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/315 + 175/315 = 810 + 175/315 = 985/315
  5. 985/315 simplified gives 197/63
  6. So, 90/35 + 25/45 = 197/63
    In mixed form: 38/63

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