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Add 3/35 and 90/24

1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 3 18/24

3/35 + 90/24 is 537/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    3/35 = 3 × 24/35 × 24 = 72/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/840 + 3150/840 = 72 + 3150/840 = 3222/840
  5. 3222/840 simplified gives 537/140
  6. So, 3/35 + 90/24 = 537/140
    In mixed form: 3117/140

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