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Add 35/25 and 3/90

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

35/25 + 3/90 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    35/25 = 35 × 18/25 × 18 = 630/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    3/90 = 3 × 5/90 × 5 = 15/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/450 + 15/450 = 630 + 15/450 = 645/450
  5. 645/450 simplified gives 43/30
  6. So, 35/25 + 3/90 = 43/30
    In mixed form: 113/30

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