Add 90/35 and 5/9
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 5/9
90/35 + 5/9 is 197/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
90/35 = 90 × 9/35 × 9 = 810/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
5/9 = 5 × 35/9 × 35 = 175/315 - Add the two like fractions:
810/315 + 175/315 = 810 + 175/315 = 985/315 - 985/315 simplified gives 197/63
- So, 90/35 + 5/9 = 197/63
In mixed form: 38/63
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