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Add 3/36 and 90/35

1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 2 20/35

3/36 + 90/35 is 223/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    3/36 = 3 × 35/36 × 35 = 105/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    90/35 = 90 × 36/35 × 36 = 3240/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/1260 + 3240/1260 = 105 + 3240/1260 = 3345/1260
  5. 3345/1260 simplified gives 223/84
  6. So, 3/36 + 90/35 = 223/84
    In mixed form: 255/84

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