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Add 12/35 and 84/90

12/35 + 84/90 is 134/105.

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,
    12/35 = 12 × 18/35 × 18 = 216/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    84/90 = 84 × 7/90 × 7 = 588/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/630 + 588/630 = 216 + 588/630 = 804/630
  5. 804/630 simplified gives 134/105
  6. So, 12/35 + 84/90 = 134/105
    In mixed form: 129/105

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