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Add 27/8 and 90/35

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 2 20/35

27/8 + 90/35 is 333/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    27/8 = 27 × 35/8 × 35 = 945/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    90/35 = 90 × 8/35 × 8 = 720/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/280 + 720/280 = 945 + 720/280 = 1665/280
  5. 1665/280 simplified gives 333/56
  6. So, 27/8 + 90/35 = 333/56
    In mixed form: 553/56

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