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Add 90/45 and 48/35

1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 1 13/35

90/45 + 48/35 is 118/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    90/45 = 90 × 7/45 × 7 = 630/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    48/35 = 48 × 9/35 × 9 = 432/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/315 + 432/315 = 630 + 432/315 = 1062/315
  5. 1062/315 simplified gives 118/35
  6. So, 90/45 + 48/35 = 118/35
    In mixed form: 313/35

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