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Add 35/10 and 25/90

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 25/90

35/10 + 25/90 is 34/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    35/10 = 35 × 9/10 × 9 = 315/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/90 + 25/90 = 315 + 25/90 = 340/90
  5. 340/90 simplified gives 34/9
  6. So, 35/10 + 25/90 = 34/9
    In mixed form: 37/9

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