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Add 90/35 and 63/96

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 63/96

90/35 + 63/96 is 723/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    90/35 = 90 × 96/35 × 96 = 8640/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    63/96 = 63 × 35/96 × 35 = 2205/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8640/3360 + 2205/3360 = 8640 + 2205/3360 = 10845/3360
  5. 10845/3360 simplified gives 723/224
  6. So, 90/35 + 63/96 = 723/224
    In mixed form: 351/224

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