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Add 20/35 and 60/90

20/35 + 60/90 is 26/21.

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,
    20/35 = 20 × 18/35 × 18 = 360/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    60/90 = 60 × 7/90 × 7 = 420/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/630 + 420/630 = 360 + 420/630 = 780/630
  5. 780/630 simplified gives 26/21
  6. So, 20/35 + 60/90 = 26/21
    In mixed form: 15/21

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