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Add 90/5 and 10/35

1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 10/35

90/5 + 10/35 is 128/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    90/5 = 90 × 7/5 × 7 = 630/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    10/35 = 10 × 1/35 × 1 = 10/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/35 + 10/35 = 630 + 10/35 = 640/35
  5. 640/35 simplified gives 128/7
  6. So, 90/5 + 10/35 = 128/7
    In mixed form: 182/7

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