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Add 90/9 and 50/35

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 1 15/35

90/9 + 50/35 is 80/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    90/9 = 90 × 35/9 × 35 = 3150/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/315 + 450/315 = 3150 + 450/315 = 3600/315
  5. 3600/315 simplified gives 80/7
  6. So, 90/9 + 50/35 = 80/7
    In mixed form: 113/7

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