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Add 90/63 and 28/35

1st number: 1 27/63, 2nd number: 28/35

90/63 + 28/35 is 78/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    90/63 = 90 × 5/63 × 5 = 450/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    28/35 = 28 × 9/35 × 9 = 252/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/315 + 252/315 = 450 + 252/315 = 702/315
  5. 702/315 simplified gives 78/35
  6. So, 90/63 + 28/35 = 78/35
    In mixed form: 28/35

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