Add 90/35 and 4/12, Solve 2 20/35 + 4/12 as a fraction

Add 90/35 and 4/12

1^st number: 2 20/35, 2^nd number: 4/12

90/35 + 4/12 is 61/21.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
90/35 = 90 × 12/35 × 12 = 1080/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
4/12 = 4 × 35/12 × 35 = 140/420
Add the two like fractions:
1080/420 + 140/420 = 1080 + 140/420 = 1220/420
1220/420 simplified gives 61/21
So, 90/35 + 4/12 = 61/21
In mixed form: 219/21

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