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Add 24/6 and 35/90

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 35/90

24/6 + 35/90 is 79/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    24/6 = 24 × 15/6 × 15 = 360/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/90 + 35/90 = 360 + 35/90 = 395/90
  5. 395/90 simplified gives 79/18
  6. So, 24/6 + 35/90 = 79/18
    In mixed form: 47/18

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