Add 90/40 and 10/35
1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 10/35
90/40 + 10/35 is 71/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
90/40 = 90 × 7/40 × 7 = 630/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
630/280 + 80/280 = 630 + 80/280 = 710/280 - 710/280 simplified gives 71/28
- So, 90/40 + 10/35 = 71/28
In mixed form: 215/28
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