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Add 1/35 and 2/90

1/35 + 2/90 is 16/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    1/35 = 1 × 18/35 × 18 = 18/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/630 + 14/630 = 18 + 14/630 = 32/630
  5. 32/630 simplified gives 16/315
  6. So, 1/35 + 2/90 = 16/315

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