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Add 35/2 and 90/9

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 10 0/9

35/2 + 90/9 is 55/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    35/2 = 35 × 9/2 × 9 = 315/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    90/9 = 90 × 2/9 × 2 = 180/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/18 + 180/18 = 315 + 180/18 = 495/18
  5. 495/18 simplified gives 55/2
  6. So, 35/2 + 90/9 = 55/2
    In mixed form: 271/2

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