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Add 90/60 and 15/35

1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 15/35

90/60 + 15/35 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    90/60 = 90 × 7/60 × 7 = 630/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    15/35 = 15 × 12/35 × 12 = 180/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/420 + 180/420 = 630 + 180/420 = 810/420
  5. 810/420 simplified gives 27/14
  6. So, 90/60 + 15/35 = 27/14
    In mixed form: 113/14

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