Add 90/35 and 50/40
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 1 10/40
90/35 + 50/40 is 107/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
90/35 = 90 × 8/35 × 8 = 720/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280 - Add the two like fractions:
720/280 + 350/280 = 720 + 350/280 = 1070/280 - 1070/280 simplified gives 107/28
- So, 90/35 + 50/40 = 107/28
In mixed form: 323/28
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