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Add 24/90 and 90/35

1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 2 20/35

24/90 + 90/35 is 298/105.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    90/35 = 90 × 18/35 × 18 = 1620/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/630 + 1620/630 = 168 + 1620/630 = 1788/630
  5. 1788/630 simplified gives 298/105
  6. So, 24/90 + 90/35 = 298/105
    In mixed form: 288/105

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