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Add 12/35 and 90/9

1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 10 0/9

12/35 + 90/9 is 362/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    90/9 = 90 × 35/9 × 35 = 3150/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/315 + 3150/315 = 108 + 3150/315 = 3258/315
  5. 3258/315 simplified gives 362/35
  6. So, 12/35 + 90/9 = 362/35
    In mixed form: 1012/35

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